Incident Reporting & Investigation: Root Cause Analysis for Workplace Safety

Overview

This webinar will focus on effective incident investigation strategies that help companies reduce workplace accidents and regulatory violations. Participants will learn how to:

• Distinguish between accidents & incidents and why it matters
• Identify hazards & contributing factors leading to workplace injuries
• Develop a structured incident investigation plan
• Use predictive reporting tools like Near Miss & Good Catch programs
• Apply root cause analysis techniques for comprehensive incident investigations
• Understand OSHA's recordkeeping rules for compliance & safety metrics

By the end of this session, participants will be able to enhance workplace safety programs, reduce legal risks, and improve hazard identification.

Why you should Attend

• Do you struggle with conducting thorough incident investigations? Learn how to properly document, analyze, and report incidents to prevent future occurrences
• Are you confident in your root cause analysis process? Discover proven techniques like The Five Whys and Swiss Cheese Model to identify the true cause of incidents rather than surface-level blame
• Do you know OSHA's incident reporting rules? Get up-to-date guidance on OSHA 29 CFR 1904 regulations, Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR), and DART rates

This training will equip safety professionals, HR teams, and supervisors with the skills and tools to improve workplace incident prevention.

Areas Covered in the Session

• Understanding the difference between an accident and an incident
• OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements (29 CFR 1904) & Reporting Guidelines
• Incident Rates: TRIR, DART, and how they impact your company
• Incident Investigation Planning: Building an effective response plan.
• Near Miss & Good Catch Reporting for predictive safety programs
• The Five Whys & Swiss Cheese Model: Root cause analysis methods
• Incident Investigation Kits: Essential tools for data collection
• Interview Techniques for Incident Investigations.
• Steps to Corrective Actions & Follow-up Monitoring

Who Will Benefit

• Safety Managers & Compliance Officers
• EHS Professionals & Risk Managers
• HR & Workplace Safety Coordinators
• Supervisors & Team Leaders
• OSHA Recordkeepers & Incident Investigators
• Manufacturing, Construction, & Utility Workers