Post-Incident Investigation: OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace Safety

Date: June 13,2025

Time : 1PM -2.30 PM ET

Duration: 90 Mins

Description

Workplace accidents and incidents are unfortunate realities in many industries. However, a thorough post-incident investigation is key to preventing similar incidents in the future. OSHA requires employers to investigate all incidents that result in injury, illness, or fatality—and even near misses. By conducting effective investigations, organizations can identify hazards, mitigate risks, and enhance overall safety.

This webinar will cover OSHA’s best practices for post-incident investigations, helping you ensure compliance and improve workplace safety. You’ll learn how to systematically analyze incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand OSHA’s requirements for post-incident investigations
• Learn the five key steps of a successful investigation: preparation, investigation, analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up
• Identify common causes of workplace incidents, from human error to equipment failure
• Explore techniques for gathering and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses, and identifying root causes
• Understand the importance of accurate documentation and recordkeeping to meet OSHA compliance
• Learn how to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to avoid repeat incidents
• Understand the role of employees and management in the investigation process
• Explore OSHA’s reporting and recordkeeping requirements for incidents

Course Outline:

Introduction to OSHA’s Post-Incident Investigation Requirements

• Overview of OSHA’s standards for workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities
• Importance of immediate reporting and investigation for compliance

Preparing for an Incident Investigation

• Assembling an investigation team: roles and responsibilities
• Tools and techniques for conducting investigations

The Incident Investigation Process

• Steps in a thorough investigation: secure the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses
• Techniques for identifying root causes: the "5 Whys," Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis

Analyzing Incident Data

• Categorizing and prioritizing risks: immediate, underlying, and root causes
• Using data to identify trends and patterns in workplace hazards

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Best practices for implementing corrective actions to eliminate hazards
• Monitoring and verifying the effectiveness of implemented changes

OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

• Proper documentation of the investigation process
• Reporting injuries, illnesses, and fatalities to OSHA

Lessons Learned: Case Studies

• Real-life examples of successful post-incident investigations and outcomes

Who Should Attend?

• Safety Managers
• HR and Compliance Officers
• Plant Managers and Supervisors
• EHS Professionals
• Operations Managers
• Any personnel responsible for workplace safety and OSHA compliance