Incident Investigation
EXOS 4579 is offered this summer:
This seminar will step you through the investigation of “unplanned events.” Learn the critical parts of the initial response, securing the area, gathering evidence, interviewing techniques, documentation, role of various stakeholders, reporting formats, etc. Also learn the primary reasons for performing incident investigations.
Course at a glance
- Offered fully online learning - self-paced asynchronous format.
- Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the importance of the accident theory within incident investigation practice.
- Describe the processes involved in determining the costs of incidents.
- Identify best practices in preserving fragile information during incident investigations.
- Describe key strategies for collecting pertinent information for analysis following an incident.
- Analyze a case to establish a probable cause and a potential contributing factor.
- Identify communication strategies to effect change and prevent recurrence.
- Prepare a follow-up plan to ensure post-incident safety recommendations are implemented.
Offered:
Take note:
- All components of this online, self-paced asynchronous must be completed within the specified dates of the course.
- In this learning model, you are free to move through the content at your own pace with suggested time line. Your instructor will answer questions and support you as needed, via email and eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- The course will sequentially walk you through its content, in which you will be exposed to the high level concepts; be given a case study with some knowledge-check questions and instant feedback; be asked to prepare a personalized post to apply the content to your own place of work; and then you may wait for feedback from your instructor or proceed directly to the quiz for that section.
- Graded on a pass or fail basis: a passing grade of 70% or higher is required to receive Completed Requirements (CR) on your transcript.
- Required readings are provided in eClass.
Jul 2, 2024Aug 6, 2024
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
14 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Timothy ReteffID: timothy-reteff
Timothy Reteff (B.A., CRSP) has worked in health and safety for more than a decade. He started his career as a hazmat tech in the consulting industry, where he oversaw the abatement and remediation of hazardous materials from sites ranging from residential to commercial to industrial. Working with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety since 2012, Tim has been involved in a number of fatality investigations and countless reportable incident investigations. It is his belief that safety is no accident and that almost every incident is preventable with the correct amount of due diligence and proper planning.
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online learning course.
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14 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All components of this online, self-paced asynchronous must be completed within the specified dates of the course.
- In this learning model, you are free to move through the content at your own pace with suggested time line. Your instructor will answer questions and support you as needed, via email and eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- The course will sequentially walk you through its content, in which you will be exposed to the high level concepts; be given a case study with some knowledge-check questions and instant feedback; be asked to prepare a personalized post to apply the content to your own place of work; and then you may wait for feedback from your instructor or proceed directly to the quiz for that section.
- Graded on a pass or fail basis: a passing grade of 70% or higher is required to receive Completed Requirements (CR) on your transcript.
- Required readings are provided in eClass.
Currently counts towards:
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└14-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
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