Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly and fix the real causes.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course teaches a structured method for investigating safety, environmental and operational incidents: securing the scene, gathering evidence, interviewing, root cause analysis techniques and writing reports with corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
Who should attend
- Safety officers and managers
- Supervisors
- Engineers and quality staff
- Investigation team members
What you will be able to do
- Respond to incidents and secure evidence
- Interview witnesses effectively
- Apply root cause analysis techniques
- Write clear investigation reports
- Track corrective actions to closure
Course outline
Module 1Investigation basics
- • Why investigate
- • Incident classification
- • Securing the scene
- • Evidence collection
Module 2Analysis
- • Interviewing
- • Timelines
- • 5 Whys and fishbone
- • Human factors
Module 3Reporting and action
- • Investigation reports
- • Corrective actions
- • Sharing lessons
- • Case exercise
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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