INTRODUCTION FOR EFFECTIVE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING IN THE WORKPLACE
Accident investigation is crucial to find out the root cause of accidents and consequently help to prevent similar accidents in the future. On the other hand, safer working environments benefit from fewer accidents, which results in fewer occupational health costs, and better employee satisfaction. In the course, the trainer will guide you on the technique to carry out an accident investigation, and how to notify the accident cases to Malaysia authority, Department of Occupational Safety and Health.
COURSE CODE / DURATION
OHS-07 / 2 days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- To review regulatory requirements for accident investigations.
- To assist your organization in setting up a proper Incident Investigation team and the required procedures.
- To familiarize and standardize your incident investigation process by utilizing accident investigation system best practices.
- To produce good accident investigation documentation and reports.
WHO MUST ATTEND
Operation/ Production Managers, Human Resources Managers and Executives, Engineers and Technicians, Safety and Health Officers, Safety and Health Committee/ Leaders, Supervisors.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
This workshop is essentially participative. There will be a Presentation, Practical Session, Interactive Session Activities, Group Discussions, and Case Studies.
COURSE CONTENT
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
- Definition of Accident Investigation
- General Principles for Accident Investigations
- Legal requirements
– Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994
– Notification of accident, dangerous occurrence, occupational poisoning, and occupational disease Regulation 2004
- Best Practices for conducting Accident Investigations
- Theories related to Accident Causation
SECTION 2: PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING THE INVESTIGATION
- Accident Investigation Kits
- Accident Investigation procedures
- Emergency Response Plan / Team
- Skills/ Knowledge required by Investigators
SECTION 3: IMMEDIATE ACTION (STEP 1)
- Emergency Response
- Care of Injured Person
- Use of Incident Investigation Kits
- Secure the Scene
- Survey the scene
- Notify others
SECTION 4: PLAN THE INVESTIGATION (STEP 2)
- Forming an Effective Accident Investigation Team
- Accident Investigation Planning
SECTION 5: GATHER INFORMATION (STEP 3)
- Evidence Management
- Gathering Information
- Site visit
- Document review
- Interview
SECTION 6: ANALYZING THE INFORMATION (STEP 4)
- Sorting Information
- Construct a Storyboard
- Develop a Timeline
- Investigation Methodology
- Investigation Procedure
- Accident root cause analysis
- 5 WHY analysis
- Fishbone
- Fault tree
SECTION 7: IDENTIFYING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND SOLUTIONS (STEP 5)
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making Model
SECTION 8: COMPLETING THE REPORT (STEP 6)
- Reporting
- Report through the MYJKKP system
- Notification and record keeping
- Build a work-related relationship
- Categories of notified case
- Notification form
- CASE DISCUSSIONS
SECTION 9: WHAT IS NEXT?
- Investigation Document
- Incident Lesson Learned and Communication
- Implementation and Follow-up
