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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Basics of Operational Safety and RCA

  • Core principles of operational safety
  • Distinguishing between symptoms, immediate causes, and root causes
  • Applying a systemic perspective to incident investigation

Module 2: Tools for Root Cause Analysis

  • The “5 Whys” technique
  • Cause-and-effect (Ishikawa) diagrams
  • Fault Tree / Cause Tree analysis
  • The TapRoot model and other advanced methodologies

Module 3: Hands-On Application

  • Selecting real-world or simulated case studies
  • Pinpointing immediate, contributing, and root causes
  • Assessing barriers and control failures
  • Developing causal relationship diagrams

Module 4: RCA Reporting and Action Planning

  • Anatomy of a technical RCA report
  • Articulating causes and drawing conclusions
  • Formulating corrective and preventive actions (SMART criteria)
  • Tracking effectiveness metrics and follow-up procedures

Module 5: Embedding RCA in the Management System

  • Aligning RCA with SMS and ISO 45001
  • Fostering a just culture and enhancing incident reporting
  • Extracting lessons learned and feeding back into organizational processes

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Requirements

  • Knowledge of operational safety principles
  • Hands-on experience in managing workplace incidents
  • Acquaintance with safety management frameworks

Intended Audience

  • Operational safety specialists
  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • Managers and safety auditors

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