HAMILTON, ON - February 20, 2006 - The new e-course, Accident Investigation, from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) presents an introduction and practical approach to investigating workplace accidents. The purpose of an investigation is to find the root causes and correct them to prevent similar events from happening in the future.
The course outlines the steps to take to develop an accident investigation policy/procedure, conduct a thorough investigation by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the facts, and to make effective recommendations for action to prevent similar occurrences.
This course is essential for health and safety committee members, supervisors, and managers. It is also beneficial to health and safety professionals or anyone else who may have responsibilities for a workplace investigation or for implementing changes resulting from an investigation.
E-learning courses from CCOHS are unique in that they provide the user with course
content that is:
Credible - developed by CCOHS subject specialists
Accurate, current and written in clear language - reviewed by other CCOHS subject specialists to ensure quality standards are met
Unbiased - reviewed externally by representatives of government, employers and labour
Available in English and French
Learners can ask a CCOHS instructor specific questions that may not have been answered by the course. This e-course, with quizzes throughout and an exam to measure learning, takes about 50-60 minutes to complete. After the learner passes the exam they are issued a certificate of completion.
The course can be purchased for one user or, if four or more people are to be trained, a multi-user license offers a savings. Special introductory pricing is available until April 10, 2006.
The French version of the course, L'Enquête d'accident will be available in the spring.
Registration and pricing information is available on the CCOHS website.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Eleanor Irwin, Manager - Marketing, Sales and Communications
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
905/572-2981, Ext. 4408 Email: eleanori@ccohs.ca
Please visit www.ccohs-cchst.ca
About CCOHS
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), formed in 1978, is a Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario. CCOHS provides Canadians with unbiased, relevant information, training and advice that supports responsible decision-making and promotes safe and healthy workplaces. CCOHS makes a wide range of occupational health and safety information readily available, in language that is appropriate for all users, from the general public to the health and safety professional. Internationally, the Centre is renowned as an innovative, authoritative occupational health and safety resource. CCOHS partners and collaborates with agencies and organizations from Canada and around the world to improve the quality and quantity of resources and programs, as well as expand the breadth of usage of occupational health information to many different segments of society.
