By the end of the programme, participants will:
- Recognise the importance of efffective incident investigation in creating a positive safety culture in the oil and gas environment
- Know the different human failure types and how they contribute to accidents
- Identify the lifecyle of an investigation and carry out an investigation following the lifecyle
- Understand what root cause analysis is and use it in their own investigations
- Understand that incident investigation and emergency planning are related and where they sit within the overall health and safety management system.
DAY 1
Foundations of Accident Investigation
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- Introduction to Accident Investigation
- Understanding the purpose and importance of accident investigation.
- Key principles of effective investigations.
- Employee and Employer Responsibilities
- General roles and responsibilities under health and safety legislation.
- Building a culture of accountability and responsibility.
- Definitions and Terminology
- Key terms: incidents, near-misses, accidents, and hazards.
- Differentiating between immediate and root causes.
- Workplace and Activities Discussion
- Identifying hazardous activities in various industries.
- Interactive workshop: Assessing common workplace scenarios.
- Policies and Procedures Discussion
- Reviewing organisational policies.
- Best practices for implementing and updating safety policies.
DAY 2
Incident Prevention and Risk Assessment
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- Understanding Incidents
- Definition and scope of incidents.
- The impact of incidents on operations and morale.
- Incident Prevention Strategies
- Proactive vs. reactive approaches.
- Techniques for identifying potential risks before they occur.
- Accident Triangle / Safety Pyramid
- Heinrich’s accident theory and its relevance today.
- Analyzing real-world examples.
DAY 3
Investigation Techniques and Tools
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- The Investigation Process
- Step-by-step guide to conducting effective investigations.
- Hands-on exercise: Structuring an investigation.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Introduction to RCA techniques.
- The Why Method: Uncovering underlying causes through iterative questioning.
- Fault-Tree Analysis: Visualizing cause-and-effect relationships.
- Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis: Categorizing root causes.
- Case Study Analysis
- Real-world case study: Conducting a mock investigation.
- Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
DAY 4
 Reporting and Action Planning
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- Report Writing
- Structuring a comprehensive accident investigation report.
- Key components: findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Practical exercise: Writing a mock report.
- Presentation Skills for Investigators
- Communicating findings effectively to stakeholders.
- Role-play: Presenting investigation results to management.
- OSHAD Mechanism 11.0
- Overview of OSHAD guidelines for reporting and follow-up.
- Ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
- KPIs for Safety Performance
- Setting and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Using KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
DAY 5
Consolidation and Practical Application
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- Summary and Review
- Recap of key concepts and techniques.
- Group discussions: Lessons learned and best practices.
- Practical Application
- Comprehensive accident investigation simulation.
- Group activity: Conducting investigations, analyzing root causes, and preparing a final report.
- Video Analysis
- Reviewing real-life incident videos.
- Discussing root causes and preventive measures.
- Action Plan Development
- Creating individual action plans for implementing course learnings.
- Workshop: Sharing strategies for improving workplace safety.
