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Incident Prevention and Investigation

Incident Prevention and Investigation
Safety & Occupational Health

About This Course

The 2-Day Incident Prevention and Investigation Training is designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to enhance workplace safety. Day 1 focuses on incident prevention by exploring workplace hazards, risk management strategies, safety culture development, root cause identification, and legal compliance. Through interactive discussions and group activities, participants will learn how to proactively reduce risks and foster a safe working environment. Day 2 transitions into incident investigation, covering investigative procedures, root cause analysis tools, corrective action planning, and effective reporting. With hands-on simulations and real-world case studies, the training ensures participants are well-prepared to prevent incidents and conduct thorough investigations that lead to meaningful safety improvements. This HRD Corp (HRDC) Claimable Course (Previously Known as SBL-Khas) Is Delivered by a Penang-Based Training Provider Registered with HRD Corp (Formerly Known as HRDF), Specializing in Corporate Skills Development and Workforce Upskilling Across Malaysia. 100% HRD Corp Claimable | Penang Training Provider | Corporate Training Malaysia

Course Outline

DAY 1

Module 1: Introduction to Incident Prevention

  • Definition and Importance of Incident Prevention

  • Common Workplace Hazards and Risks

  • Overview of The Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination,Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE.

  • Activity: Group Brainstorming: Identifying Hazards in Various Worplace Scenarios

Module 2: Proactive Risk Management

  • Conducting Risk Assessments (HIRARC Process)

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluation Techniques

  • Best Practices for Implementing Preventive Measures

  • Activity: Small Group Exercise Conduct a Mini-Risk Assessment for A Fictional or Real Case Study

Lunch

Module 3: Building a Safety Culture

  • Components of a Positive Safety Culture

  • Leadership’s Role in Prevention

  • Encouraging Reporting and Fostering Accountability

  • Activity: Group Discussion Strategies to Improve Safety Culture in Participants’ Workplaces

Module 4: Incidient Trends and Root Cause Analysis

  • Reviewing Common Incident Trends in Various Industries

  • Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Difference between Immediate and Root Causes

  • Activity: Case Study Analysis: Participants Identify Root Causes of A Provided Inciednt

Module 5: Legal Framework for Prevention

  • Overview of Legal Obligations (e.g., OSHA 1994 and Its Regulations).

  • Employer and Employee Responsibilities

  • Activity: Open Forum Discuss Compliance Challenges and Solutions

DAY 2

Module 6: Fundamentals of Incident Investigation

  • Purpose and Scope of Incident Investigations

  • Types of Incidents: Accidents, Near- Misses, and Dangerous Occurrences

  • Legal Requirements for Incident Reporting (NADOPOD Regulations 2004).

  • Activity: Interactive Quiz: Identifying Types of Incidents From Given Examples

Module 7: The Investigation Process

  • Steps In Incident Investigation

  • Initial Response and Securing The Scene.

  • Collecting Evidence: Physical Evidence, Withness Statements, and Documentation

  • Creating a Timeline and Sequence of Events

  • Activity: Role-Play Participants Simulate The Investigation Process Using a Mock Incident.

Lunch

Module 8: Advanced Root Cause Analysis Techniques

  • Tools for RCA

  • 5 Whys Method

  • Fishbone/ Ishikawa Diagrams

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • Practical Application of RCA in Workplace Scenarios

  • Activity: Group Exercise Conduct RCA On A Real or Fictional Incident

Module 9: Developing Corrective and Preventive Actions

  • Linking Findings to Corrective Actions

  • Designing Preventive Measures to Avoid Recurrence

  • Importance of Involving Workers and Management in Solutions

  • Activity: Drafting a Corrective Action Plan Based on Case Studies

Module 10: Incident Reporting and Presentation

  • Structure of An Effective Investigation Report

  • Common Pitfalls In Reporting

  • Presenting Findings to Management and Stakeholders

  • Activity: Participants Prepare and Present Reports Based on Earlier Role-Play Investigations

Closing and Q&A

  • Recap of Training Outcomes

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Course TypeIn House & Public
Course LevelMaster Class
AvailabilityAvailable
Flexible scheduling available
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