Mining Incident Investigation Level 3
About this course
This course enables learners to conduct investigations into mining workplace incidents. The competency includes all the activities required to successfully conduct incident investigations and assessments.
Course Outline:
• The specified requirements pertaining to conducting an investigation into workplace incidents. These include the relevant standards, the extent of the investigation, identifying the relevant hazards and risks to be encountered during the investigation, and the purpose of conducting investigations
• Preparing to gather data for the investigation. This includes verifying the purpose and extent of the investigation; verifying the persons, tools, equipment and material as fit and available for purpose; explaining the relevant hazard and risk-control measures for workplace incident data gathering, and the consequences of not conforming to specified requirements in preparing for data gathering
• Gathering and evaluating data. This includes gathering data according to the requirements for the intended type of investigation; determining the prevailing conditions at the scene of the incident; using accepted data gathering methods; evaluating gathered data, and identifying the causes of the incident
• Performing post-investigation functions. These include reporting findings; recommendations and remedial action; dealing with identified sub-standard acts and conditions; evaluating and recording remedial actions, and explaining the consequences of non-compliance
Summative Assessment: Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.
Delivery Modes:
• Classroom: In-person, interactive classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators. Benefit from face-to-face learning and networking with peers.
• Webinar: Live online training delivered through video conferencing. Learn remotely with real-time instructor interaction.
• E-Learning: Study in your own time, at your own pace via our online learning platform. Access course materials 24/7 and complete assessments online.
What You Will Gain
• Ability to prepare for data gathering (tools, equipment, hazard control measures)
• Skills to gather and evaluate incident data using accepted methods
• Competence in identifying root causes of incidents
• Ability to perform post-investigation functions (reporting, recommendations, remedial actions)
• Knowledge of consequences for non-compliance
• 5 Saiosh CPD points upon completion
Career Paths
• HSE Representative
• Mining Supervisor/Artisan
• Incident Investigator
• Safety Officer
• Risk Assessment Specialist
• Compliance Officer (Mining sector)
Prerequisites
No information available.
Learning Objectives
2. Prepare to gather data for investigation (verify purpose, persons, tools, equipment, hazard controls)
3. Gather and evaluate data using accepted methods (determine conditions, identify causes)
4. Perform post-investigation functions (report findings, recommendations, remedial actions)
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Target Audience
• HSE Representatives
• Supervisors/Artisans
• Investigators
• Safety Committee Members
• Compliance Officers