Workplace Inspections and Incident Investigations Online Training
Additional Course Information
Workplace inspections and incident investigations are two of the core duties of a joint health and safety committee (HSC) and a health and safety representative (H&S rep). This online course gives committee members and representatives the knowledge and tools to inspect the workplace, recognize and report hazards, and take part in incident investigations using a structured six-step approach. Built for Alberta HSCs and H&S reps under the current Occupational Health and Safety Act and Code, and useful for committee members anywhere in Canada.
Syllabus
- Workplace Inspections
- Purpose of workplace inspections
- Different types of inspections (and when each is used)
- Legal requirements for committee members related to inspections
- Recognize and address hazards across different workplace environments
- Incident Investigations & Reporting
- Purpose of investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Legal requirements for committee involvement in investigations
- What to include in incident investigation procedures
- Investigation best practices and how to implement them on the job
- Conduct an investigation using a case study and a six-step procedure
FAQs for Incident Investigation Training / Incident Investigation Course
Who is this incident investigation course for?
Anyone at the workplace involved with workplace inspections and incident investigations.
Anyone at the workplace involved with workplace inspections and incident investigations.
What’s the difference between incident investigation training and workplace inspections training?
Inspections focus on identifying and controlling hazards before an incident occurs. Investigations happen after an incident/near miss to determine causes and prevent recurrence. This course covers both.
Inspections focus on identifying and controlling hazards before an incident occurs. Investigations happen after an incident/near miss to determine causes and prevent recurrence. This course covers both.
Do JHSC/HSC members have legal responsibilities for inspections and investigations?
In Alberta, committees/representatives have defined roles that include participating in incident investigations and performing workplace inspections. Exact obligations depend on workplace type and OHS requirements.
In Alberta, committees/representatives have defined roles that include participating in incident investigations and performing workplace inspections. Exact obligations depend on workplace type and OHS requirements.
What will I learn in incident investigation training?
You’ll learn how to participate in investigations, what documentation/procedures should include, best practices, and how to use a structured six-step investigation approach.
You’ll learn how to participate in investigations, what documentation/procedures should include, best practices, and how to use a structured six-step investigation approach.
Does the course include near misses?
Incident investigation best practices typically include near misses because they’re key prevention opportunities. This course addresses investigation purposes and reporting practices (including prevention-focused outcomes).
Incident investigation best practices typically include near misses because they’re key prevention opportunities. This course addresses investigation purposes and reporting practices (including prevention-focused outcomes).
Will this training help me identify hazards during inspections?
Yes. It covers recognizing and addressing hazards in a variety of workplaces and how to document findings effectively.
Yes. It covers recognizing and addressing hazards in a variety of workplaces and how to document findings effectively.
Is this course suitable for supervisors?
Supervisors can benefit, but it’s specifically aimed at committee members and safety reps responsible for inspections and participating in investigations.
Supervisors can benefit, but it’s specifically aimed at committee members and safety reps responsible for inspections and participating in investigations.
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