Accidental Event Investigation and Analysis

When an accidental event occurs, even if it causes neither injury nor damage, it is always important to determine its causes. In the case of a serious accident, carrying out an investigation is a legal obligation, but it remains just as important in the case of a less serious event. Carrying out an investigation and analyzing an accidental event allows you to determine how and why an accident occurred, as well as to provide and apply recommendations, in order to prevent the incident from happening again.

Target audience

Employers and employees involved in all sectors.

Topics covered

• What is an investigation?
• Objective of the investigation
• Causes of an accident
  • Immediate causes
  • Root causes
• What to do in the event of an accident?
  • First aid
  • Injuries and damages
  • Accident report
  • Investigation: as soon as possible
• Conduct of the investigation
  • Examine the site
  • Gather the facts
  • Interview witnesses
  • Analysis of the facts
  • Recommendations
• Investigations are a valuable means of prevention

Instructional objectives

• Understand the importance of carrying out an investigation and an analysis after an
  accidental event
• Understand what to do following the event of an accident
• Understand how to conduct an investigation
• Be able to determine the causes of an accidental event
• Be able to provide recommendations
• Understand the importance of accident prevention
• Raise awareness among employers and employees concerning the dangers and consequences related to work accidents
• Exercise judgment on matters related to health and safety at work in a reasoned and informed manner