Accident Investigation and Reporting Simulation


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number



Overview/Description
Accidents in the workplace can prove costly to both victims and companies in the form of lost wages, lost productivity, lawsuits, and fines. In order to properly resolve accidents and prevent future occurrences, companies must act quickly in the aftermath of an incident. Trained investigators must be on hand to collect data, interview victims and witnesses, and report findings to management. The Accident Investigation and Reporting Simulation is designed to help supervisors and employees investigate accidents, report findings, and recommend a means of prevention. Over the course of the simulation, participants will practice a series of accident investigation skills, encompassing the objectives of fact finding, interviewing witnesses, and problem solving and reporting. The Accident Investigation and Reporting Simulation comprises one scenario and is based on the SkillSoft series "Safety and Health." Throughout the simulation links are provided to the following SkillSoft course: SAH0402.

Target Audience
Supervisors, potential accident investigation team members, and employees involved in an accident investigation

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Accident Investigation and Reporting Simulation

  • fact finding.
  • interviewing witnesses.
  • problem solving and reporting.
  • Course Number:
    SAH0400