Root Cause Analysis (Rca) For Effective Prevention

Turn Every Incident into an Opportunity for Improvement

What you'll learn

Understand the basic concepts of incident investigation and the importance of root cause analysis in improving workplace safety.

Identify and describe the key steps of incident investigation.

Apply root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying causes of incidents and propose corrective actions.

Use effective communication skills to document and report investigation findings clearly and accurately.

Recognize the role of incident investigations in promoting a proactive safety culture and preventing future incidents.

Requirements

No prior experience or specific knowledge is required.

Basic understanding of workplace safety concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

Description

Unlock the secrets to a safer workplace with our comprehensive course on Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. Designed for anyone passionate about workplace safety, this course will give you the tools to identify the root causes of incidents, not just the symptoms. You'll gain essential skills in investigating incidents, analyzing data, and preventing future mishaps—creating a proactive safety culture within your organization.Through clear, practical lessons, you’ll learn how to gather critical information effectively, from securing the scene to conducting interviews and documenting evidence. We’ll walk you through powerful tools, making it easier than ever to uncover the true causes behind accidents and near misses.The course will teach you how to assess risks and implement corrective actions that address both short-term fixes and long-term solutions. You'll learn how to prioritize actions to mitigate risks, ensuring a safer working environment for everyone. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience by creating actionable plans to implement your findings, tracking progress, and ensuring successful outcomes.To bring the theory to life, the course includes a variety of real-world case studies from different industries. These practical examples will allow you to apply the concepts you've learned to actual incidents, enhancing your ability to think critically and act decisively. By analyzing these case studies, you’ll see firsthand how effective incident investigation and root cause analysis can prevent accidents, improve safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

Section 1: Basics of Investigations and Root Cause Analysis

Lecture 1 Beyond the Incident- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Prevention

Lecture 2 Agenda and Housekeeping

Lecture 3 Importance of incident investigations

Lecture 4 Key concepts in investigations

Lecture 5 Techniques used in root cause analysis

Lecture 6 Basic incident investigation steps

Lecture 7 Investigation plan and competence of Investigator(s)

Section 2: Gathering the Information

Lecture 8 Securing the incident scene

Lecture 9 Types of information needed.

Lecture 10 Collecting physical evidences

Lecture 11 Collecting documented evidences

Lecture 12 Collecting witness statements

Lecture 13 Collecting information through re-enactment

Lecture 14 Documenting the information.

Lecture 15 Importance of unbiased data collection.

Section 3: Analyzing the Information

Lecture 16 Sorting and categorizing the collected information.

Lecture 17 Using analytical tools to find Root Cause.

Lecture 18 Root Cause Analysis using 5 WHY technique

Lecture 19 Root Cause Analysis using 5W1H technique

Lecture 20 Root Cause Analysis using Casual Factor Tree Analysis

Lecture 21 Root Cause Analysis using Change Analysis technique

Lecture 22 Root Cause Analysis using Swiss Cheese model

Lecture 23 Root Cause Analysis using Barrier Analysis

Lecture 24 Root Cause Analysis using Fishbone Analysis (Ishikawa Diagram)

Lecture 25 Root Cause Analysis using Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Lecture 26 Root Cause Analysis using Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Lecture 27 Root Cause Analysis using Bow-Tie Analysis

Lecture 28 Analyzing the sequence of events leading to the incident.

Lecture 29 Analyze human, organizational, and job factors.

Section 4: Identifying Risk Control Measures

Lecture 30 Hierarchy of controls and apply it to incident prevention.

Lecture 31 Identifying appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Lecture 32 Need for both short-term fixes and long-term solutions.

Lecture 33 Prioritizing actions.

Lecture 34 Techniques for prioritization

Section 5: The Action Plan and Its Implementation

Lecture 35 Writing clear and concise investigation reports.

Lecture 36 Developing clear and structured action plan.

Lecture 37 Communicating the action plan.

Lecture 38 Monitoring and track the progress of the action plan.

Lecture 39 Evaluating the effectiveness of implemented actions.

Section 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications

Lecture 40 Case study assignment

Lecture 0 Wrap-up and way forward

Individuals working in any industry who want to learn about incident investigation and root cause analysis.,New safety professionals, health and safety officers, and managers.,Employees involved in safety improvement programs or incident reporting systems.,Anyone interested in improving workplace safety practices and learning the fundamentals of incident investigation.