Federal Hazardous Occurrence Investigations Updated

Description

The purpose of a hazardous occurrence investigation is to find the root causes, address gaps, and prevent similar events from occurring. As a federal employer, you are required to investigate, record, and report all accidents, occupational diseases, and other hazardous occurrences, as part of the Canada Labour Code, Part II. You must also support health and safety committees and representatives during the investigative process.

This course provides information to work place parties in the federal jurisdiction on how to carry out their respective responsibilities when conducting an investigation under the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part XV - Hazardous Occurrence Investigation, Recording and Reporting.

Note that this process does not apply to occurrences of harassment and violence. Please refer to our courses on the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.

Note that this e-course on its own may not meet training requirements for hazardous occurrence investigations for federally regulated work places. It should be supplemented by further instruction and hands-on training that is specific to the jurisdiction, job, worksite and equipment.

Topics include:

• The Act and Regulations
• Notifications and powers of committee
• Investigative basics
• Initial response and employer activities
• Analyzing the evidence
• Recommendations and recording
• Follow up and reporting

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Become familiar with regulatory requirements
• Learn about the various work place parties’ roles in investigation
• Be prepared to conduct a complete investigation, including how to:
• Assess the accident scene
• Collect evidence
• Interview witnesses
• Conduct an analysis to find root causes
• Develop effective recommendations to prevent a recurrence
• Document (including reporting) and follow up
• Incorporate investigative activities into your overall occupational health and safety program
• Support health and safety representatives and committee members in carrying out their responsibilities
• Describe how a health and safety program depends on employee participation

Average time to complete this course is approximately 60 minutes.

Target Audience

• Federal government
• Crown corporations
• Communications
• Banking
• Interprovincial transportation (trucking, railways, and airlines)

Prerequisite

Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course and passing a final, multiple-choice exam, learners will be able to print a certificate of completion.

System Requirements

This course is delivered online. View the minimum system requirements to take this course.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

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