How To Conduct an Accident Investigation

Course Details

Legal Requirements as Required By the OHSA and Regulations:

Under Section 25 (2)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, it states that “An employer shall ensure that when appointing a supervisor, appoint a competent person” Section 25(2)(a) says that employers are required to “provide instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker”.
Section 51 and 52 of OHSA, discusses what employers are required to do in the event of serious accidents at the workplace.
WSIB WorkWell audit section 2.1(c) and 6.1(h) both require the employer to demonstrate that they have provided training to supervisors.

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Description

Legal Requirements as Required By the OHSA and Regulations:

Under Section 25 (2)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, it states that “An employer shall ensure that when appointing a supervisor, appoint a competent person” Section 25(2)(a) says that employers are required to “provide instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker”.
Section 51 and 52 of OHSA, discusses what employers are required to do in the event of serious accidents at the workplace.
WSIB WorkWell audit section 2.1(c) and 6.1(h) both require the employer to demonstrate that they have provided training to supervisors.

Course Content / Elements Covered:

This program goes through the six steps in an effective Accident Investigation to determine the Root Causes of the accident.
Participants will investigate a mock accident
A review of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and what it says is required for notification.