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Accident Prevention and Investigation in Occupational Systems
time1.5-3hrs
timeIntermediate Level
This introductory course offers a general overview of accident prevention and investigation procedures in various occupational settings. By taking this course, you will equip yourself with the knowledge of the methods used to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. You will also learn about the levels of risk control laid out by the pyramid of the 'hierarchy of controls' followed by techniques to reduce workplace accidents.
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Accident Prevention and Investigation in Occupational Systems
Learn the fundamentals of occupational accident investigation and prevention in this free online course.
This introductory course offers a general overview of accident prevention and investigation procedures in various occupational settings. By taking this course, you will equip yourself with the knowledge of the methods used to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. You will also learn about the levels of risk control laid out by the pyramid of the 'hierarchy of controls' followed by techniques to reduce workplace accidents.
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Module 1
5 Lessons
Common Workplace Accidents
This module explores the various accidents and injuries frequently encountered in the workplace, along with their causes and prevalence in specific industries. Additionally, it delves into the techniques used to prevent these workplace injuries at a fundamental level, and how to investigate them if they do occur.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Why Do Accidents Happen in the Workplace?
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3.Common Accidents in the Workplace
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4.Preventing Accidents in the Workplace
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
5 Lessons
Investigating Workplace Accidents
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Module 3
1 Lessons
Course assessment
Comments5 Comments
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Markus Albert W.June 30, 2025
This course has opened doors for my further studies
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Dr. Uqbah I.June 09, 2025
Great course
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ODARKOR A.November 22, 2024
Knowledge gain was worth the time spent. I highly recommend this course to people who are aspiring to be organizational safety officers.
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Ben Q.Augugust 26, 2024
Excellent!!!
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Henry M.January 02, 2023
It is packed with useful information.
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