Accident Investigation

Content of the course: The purpose of accident investigations. - Investigation as part of a systematic safety management system. - Accident theories and models - Examination and learning of events in practice. - Investigation on three levels - Planning of the investigation and investigation process: mandate, team and organization, preparedness and notification, on-site investigation, interviews of victims and witnesses, analysis and what, how and why it happened, findings, recommendations and reporting - Methods of data collection - Methods of accident analysis - Learning after incidents

Knowledge: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

• explain the purpose of accident investigation
• explain principles for systematic investigation of accidents
• explain the chain of events using accident models
• choose the right type of investigation level and methodology for different types of events

Skills: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

• use a framework for efficient safety management and learning to improve accident prevention in an organization
• collect data about incidents
• systematize and model the chain of events
• analyze direct causes and underlying causes of events
• propose and argue risk mitigation measures
• analyze the results of investigations

Competence: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

• plan and lead an independent investigation committee

Classroom teaching and discussions. Conduct the steps of an accident investigation on a case.