Chapter 9 - Incident Investigation
Section outline
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
9.1. Identify and describe the key steps in conducting an incident investigation.
9.2. Evaluate common incident causation models, and recognize their strengths and limitations.
9.3. Describe and apply effective evidence collection techniques, including interviewing, scene documentation, and hazard analysis.
9.4. Explain the purpose and scope of incident investigations, including differences between employer-led and government-led investigations.
9.5. Discuss how organizational culture, management decisions, and systemic factors can contribute to workplace incidents.
9.6. Differentiate between proximate causes and root causes, and explain why focusing on root causes is essential for effective prevention.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 9 Introduction
- Read and view the materials listed in the resources of Module 9.
- Read Chapter 9 in the course textbook.
- Complete the following module activities: discussion forum activity, analysis assignment, and module quiz located in module 9.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
https://www.osha.gov/incident-investigation
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face/about/index.html
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/Reports.aspx
- Read the Module 9 Introduction
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