OSX 971 • OSHA 7505: Incident/Accident Investigation

OSX 971 • OSHA 7505: Introduction to Incident/Accident Investigation

Summer and Fall 2023 courses are now available for enrollment.

2023 DatesTimesMeetingsMeeting TypeLocationReg. DeadlineFee
January 23, 248:30am–5:00pm2WeekdayOnlineJanuary 19$420
April 12, 138:30am–5:00pm2WeekdayOnlineApril 8$420
October 11, 128:30am–5:00pm2WeekdayOfferedd Online and On CampusOctober 7$420
* Schedule(s) subject to change; contact our OSHA Assistant for scheduling questions | Updated 8/30/2023

Course Description

This course covers an introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and describes accident analysis techniques. Course topics include reasons for conducting accident investigations, employer responsibilities related to workplace accident investigations, and a six step accident investigation procedure.

The target audience is the employer, manager, employee or employee representative who is involved in conducting accident and/or near-miss investigations. Upon course completion students will have the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective accident investigation at the workplace.

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify basic accident investigation concepts
  2. Describe the characteristics of an effective accident investigation program
  3. Describe the six-step process for conducting accident investigations
  4. Conduct an accident investigation following the six step procedure.

CEUs: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 2 days
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad


Requirements

System and Equipment Requirements

It is important that students review the system and equipment requirements listed below to be able to successfully take part in a CSUDH OTIEC course, whether participating in person or online via video conferencing.

In Person System and Equipment Requirements

  • A laptop with Wi-Fi capability

Online System and Equipment Requirements

  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Access to computer or laptop; one student per device
  • A stand-alone webcam or secondary device such as a phone for students attending OSHA 510, 511, 500 and 501.
  • Built-in or stand-alone speakers and a microphone

Videoconferencing Requirements