Accident Investigation & Reporting

Duration: 2 Days

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Introduction

The term “accident” can be defined as an unplanned event that interrupts the completion of an activity, and that may (or may not) include injury or property damage. There are many reasons to conduct a workplace accident investigation. Most importantly accident investigations are conducted to find out the cause of accidents and to prevent similar accidents in the future.

The Safety Committee whose members are well trained and knowledgeable will definitely contribute towards the success of this program. In order for this effectiveness, the Management plays a major role in supporting to the requirements under the OSH Act 1994, OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 and the NADOPOD Regulations 2004.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

Upon completion of this program, the participants should be able to:

• Gain enhanced knowledge on the requirements of OSH legislation in Malaysia – OSHA 1994, SHC e.g. 1996 & NADOPOD Reg. 2004
• Determine the cost and effects of an accident
• Recognize hazards through effective OSH inspection and able to recommend preventive measures to prevent accidental losses
• Write and compile the accident reports based on the NADOPOD Reg. 2004 / JKKP Forms No. 6 to 10
• Minimize losses and maximize productivity, quality and profitability through effective implementation of OSH Management system

Key Content

Module 1: Introduction To Safety

• Safety – mindset, attitudes, habits and behavior
• Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health
• Improving OSH Management Practices

Module 2: OSH Legislation

• History and background of OSH in Malaysia
• The Factories and Machineries Act (FMA 1967)
• The OSH 1994 and its Regulations
• The OSH (Amendment) Act 2022
• OSH-MS 1722:2003 requirements
• NADOPOD Regulations 2004/ USECHH Reg. 2000

Module 3: Self-Regulation And The OSH Committee

• The concept of self-regulation
• The Safety and Health Committee Regulations 1996
• Roles and Responsibilities of the OSH Committee

Module 4: Industrial Accidents And Statistics

• The “Iceberg Theory”
• Current statistics – DOSH (JKKP)
• Current trends and statistics

Module 5: Industrial Accidents/ Hazards/ Incidents

• Hazards at the workplace
• Unsafe Act and Unsafe Condition
• Effects of accidents – physical, psychological and domestic
• Accident prevention principles

Module 6: Accident Investigation And Reporting

• Steps involved in investigating an accident
  • Repot the accident
  • Provide first-aid/ medical care to the injured
  • Investigate the accident
  • Identify the causes
  • Report the findings

Module 7: Accident Reporting

• Understanding JKKP 6 & JKKP 9
• Understanding JKKP 7 & JKKP 10
• Understanding JKKP 8

Module 8: The PDCA In Accident Prevention

• Develop a plan for corrective action
• Implement the plan
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective action
• Make changes for continuous improvement

Target Audience

This course is suitable for OSH committee members, safety & health managers and supervisors

Methodology

This program involves interactive lectures, case studies, small group activities, discussions, exercise, experiential learning and presentations.