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Accident Analysis: The Causal Tree Method
An accident investigation should explain what made the event possible. Use the causal tree method to structure the facts and avoid premature conclusions. Develop a shared approach to identifying preventive actions that address the causes uncovered.
- Duration
- 1 day 7 hours
- Code
- IND002FR Code
Presentation
The causal tree method reconstructs, step by step, the facts that led to a workplace accident or technical failure, identifying its origins and improving safety. This course teaches you to analyse incidents and build an effective causal tree.
Objectives
Use the causal tree methodology effectively to determine the root causes of an accident and implement preventive actions.
Program
Occupational accidents and diseases
- Definitions.
- Occupational accident and disease statistics.
- Breakdown by cause.
- Reporting an accident.
- The prevention professional's approach.
Accident analysis stages: gathering the facts
- Distinguishing facts, interpretations and value judgements; comparing accidents, incidents and abnormal situations.
- Risk factors.
- The accident report.
Building the causal tree
- Introduction to the method.
- Constructing the causal tree.
- Precautions when applying the method.
- Types of links.
Using the causal tree
- Remedial measures.
- Preventive measures.
- Analysis follow-up.
Participatory exercises and case study
Each participant receives a summary reference sheet.
Audience
Anyone responsible for accident analysis and actively involved in prevention.
Prerequisites
None.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
Dates and sessions
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