Incident Investigation Techniques

When an incident occurs, identifying the root cause and providing an effective solution is key in preventing future incidents. In this real-world, interactive course, workplace safety professionals will acquire the knowledge, practical skills and tools you need to conduct incident investigations. Designed with both the novice and seasoned professional in mind, this course covers principles of incident investigation and responsibilities in the investigation process. By the end of this course, students will understand investigation planning and preparation, the seven steps of initial response and tools and techniques for investigation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct an effective incident investigation from start to finish
  • Understand the seven-step approach to the initial response
  • Perform effective interventions to assess the problems identified by the incident
  • Know the processes for collecting physical evidence in an investigation

Skills You Will Gain

  • Incident investigations
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Systemic cause analysis techniques (SCAT)
  • Physical evidence collection

This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Manager Certificate.

Academic Units
1.5
Section Number
241HSD535
Instruction Method
Classroom

Association Credits

CA Dept of Public Health (REHS)
15.00 REHS hours

Location

One Capitol Mall

1 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814

One Capitol Mall

One Capitol Mall 1 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814

Section Notes

This class is scheduled to be held in-person.

Refund Deadline: June 19, 2024.  Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline: June 19, 2024.  Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Discounts

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session.  Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.