PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

This highly-interactive Incident and Accident Investigation course, specifically aimed at the Oil & Gas industry, is intended to train the participants to work in groups, teams and as individual in order to learn practical techniques to help them carry out investigations and to gather as much relevant evidence during this process. The course uses a variety of case studies such as Piper Alpha, Bhopal, Mumbai High, Deepwater Horizon and varies non-industry examples.

Learning Objectives

•  Recognise the importance of effective incident investigation in creating a positive safety culture in the oil and gas environment
• Understand the principles of investigation including what evidence to gather and the techniques to use
• Know the different factors which contribute to accidents
• Carrying out suitable analysis and implement practical deployment of effective investigation to improve health and safety

Target Audience

 This course is specifically aimed at those in the Oil & Gas industry.

•  Departmental safety officers
• Safety representatives
• Members of investigation teams
• All persons with an interest in safety

Training Methodology

 The programme will be interactive and practical. There will be work in groups and pairs as well as individual exercises and everyone will get an opportunity to be involved in discussions. The will be a mix of all learning styles to include presentations, research, videos, quizzes and games.

 Program Content

 Day One

• Introduction to Incident & Accident Investigation
• Risk Management
• Safety Infrastructure
• The relationship between Incidents and Accidents
• History of Accident Investigation and Analysis

Day Two

• Emergency Planning
• CASE STUDY – ‘Bhopal’
• Near Misses
• Costs of Accidents
• CASE STUDY – ‘Piper Alpha’

Day Three

• Accident Causation
• Why Investigate?
• Investigation Process
• Root Cause Analysis
• ‘Tripod Beta’

Day Four

• Information Gathering
• Interviewing
• Areas to Explore
• Human Factors and its Role in Accident Investigation
• Evaluation of Evidence

Day Five

• The Role of a Lead Incident/Accident Investigator
• The Management of the Incident/Accident Event
• Action Plans & Implementation
• SMART Objectives
• CASE STUDY – ‘Deepwater Horizon’