| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2232 | 17 - 18 Aug 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | SGD | 3,181 | 3,329 | 3,499 | 3,699 |
| PE2232 | 17 - 18 Aug 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD | 2,493 | 2,609 | 2,699 | 2,899 |
*Fee per person in a team of 7 or 10 participating from the same organisation, registering 6 weeks before the course dateRequest for a quote if you have different team sizes, content customisation, alternative dates or course timing requirements Request for in-person classroom training or online (VILT) training format
Learn in teams and save more! Enjoy group discounts of up to 50% off normal fees for team based learning. Contact us on [email protected] to learn more today!
Code
PE2232Date
17 - 18 Aug 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
SGDTeam of 10
Per Person*
3,181
Team of 7
Per Person*
3,329
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
3,499
Normal Fee
Per Person
3,699
Code
PE2232Date
17 - 18 Aug 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
2,493
Team of 7
Per Person*
2,609
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
2,699
Normal Fee
Per Person
2,899
*Fee per person in a team of 7 or 10 participating from the same organisation, registering 6 weeks before the course dateRequest for a quote if you have different team sizes, content customisation, alternative dates or course timing requirements Request for in-person classroom training or online (VILT) training format
About this Training Course
This comprehensive course equips safety professionals, managers, and investigators with advanced methodologies and practical tools to conduct thorough, effective accident investigations. Participants will learn systematic approaches to incident analysis that go beyond identifying immediate causes to uncover underlying organizational and systemic failures.
Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and hands-on practice with investigation techniques, attendees will develop the skills to gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyse causal factors, and produce actionable recommendations that prevent recurrence. The course emphasizes a no-blame culture focused on system improvement rather than individual fault-finding, integrating human factors analysis with traditional investigation methods. By the end of the training, participants will be able to lead professional investigations that drive meaningful safety improvements and strengthen organizational risk management systems.
Participants will be able to:
- Conduct a thorough accident investigation as soon as possible after the event
- Build a safer organization by considering all causal factors, both direct and indirect
- Identify deficiencies in your Risk Control Management System
- Establish rapport with witnesses and obtain factual, unbiased statements
- Analyse incidents using multiple investigation methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Fault Tree, Bow-Tie)
- Distinguish between immediate causes, root causes, and contributing factors
- Integrate human factors and organizational culture into incident analysis
- Develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Produce and present a professional final accident investigation report
- Communicate investigation findings to diverse stakeholders
This course has been specifically designed for:
Job Titles:
• Health & Safety Managers and Officers
• HSE Coordinators and Advisors
• Operations Managers and Supervisors
• Plant Managers and Site Managers
• Risk Managers
• HR Managers (employee relations and investigations)
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Facility Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Internal auditors with safety responsibilities
• Accident or Safety committee members
Industries:
• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Construction and engineering
• Energy sector (oil & gas, renewables, utilities)
• Chemical and pharmaceutical
• Mining and extractive industries
• Any organization with health and safety responsibilities
Prerequisites:
• Recommended: Basic understanding of health and safety principles
• Recommended: 1-2+ years of experience in a safety, supervisory, or management role
• Helpful: Familiarity with your organization’s incident reporting procedures
• Helpful: Previous involvement in incident investigations (even informally)
No prior formal investigation training is required, but participants should have workplace experience and understand basic safety concepts. The course builds from fundamentals to advanced techniques, making it accessible while providing value to experienced practitioners.
- Intermediate
- Advanced
This highly interactive course emphasizes practical skill development:
- Interactive presentations: Investigation principles supported by real incident examples
- Role-play exercises: Practicing witness interviewing with structured feedback
- Hands-on workshops: Applying investigation tools to realistic scenarios
- Case studies: Analysing actual incidents from various industries (anonymized)
- Video analysis: Examining incident footage and identifying causal factors
- Group discussions: Sharing experiences and collaborative problem-solving
- Investigation simulations: Complete investigation exercises from scene to report
- Template toolkit: Ready-to-use investigation forms, checklists, and report templates
- Peer feedback: Participants review each other’s investigation work
Your expert course leader is a highly experienced occupational safety and health (OSH) professional with over 23 years in the field, beginning his career in prevention, firefighting, and first aid before moving into health, safety, and emergency rescue—particularly within oil exploration and extractive industries. He currently works as a Senior OSH Consultant and Project Coordinator, having led key safety and emergency management initiatives across high-risk industrial sites in countries including Congo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Mauritania, and Bulgaria.
With formal training in emergency response and crisis management, he has developed and implemented comprehensive HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) management systems tailored to the needs of major oil and mining companies. His work includes the creation of emergency response departments, operational protocols, and training programs, as well as technical support in incident investigation and compliance auditing. Major projects include SEMAFOR (2020), where he developed emergency response capabilities for a mining operation; CAROIL (Gabon, 2018), focusing on OSH system reorganization and ISO audits; and BON MARINE (Bulgaria, 2015–2016), where he oversaw the creation of an integrated OSH management system for deep-water drilling logistics.
Your expert course leader holds a Master’s degree in physical security and is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 (CQI IRCA). He is also a NEBOSH tutor and invigilator, an IOSH Managing Safely trainer, and a certified instructor in tools such as BowTie XP, Incident XP, and Audit XP. His training sessions are grounded in real-world operational challenges, offering participants both technical rigor and practical insight into accident investigation and OSH management tailored to the oil and gas industry.
Unlock the potential of your workforce with customized in-house training programs designed specifically for the energy sector. Our tailored, in-house courses not only enhance employee skills and engagement but also offer significant cost savings by eliminating travel expenses. Invest in your team’s success and achieve specific outcomes aligned with your organization’s goals through our expert training solutions. Request for further information regarding our on-site or in-house training opportunities.
In our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will no longer providing hard copy training materials. Instead, all training content and resources will be delivered in digital format. Inspired by the oil and energy industry’s best practices, we are leveraging on digital technologies to reduce waste, lower our carbon emissions, ensuring our training content is always up-to-date and accessible. Click here to learn more.
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable
Accident investigation is a systematic process used to identify what happened, how it happened, and why it happened following an incident, near miss, or unsafe event. In high-risk industries such as energy, mining, and construction, effective investigation is critical for preventing recurrence, protecting workers, and improving operational reliability. Rather than assigning blame, modern accident investigation focuses on uncovering system weaknesses, human factors, and organizational failures that contributed to the event.
Immediate causes are the direct actions or conditions that triggered the incident, such as equipment failure or unsafe behavior. Root causes are deeper systemic issues—like inadequate procedures, poor training, or weak safety culture—that allowed the immediate cause to occur. Contributing factors are additional conditions that increased the likelihood or severity of the incident, such as fatigue, time pressure, or environmental conditions. Distinguishing between these layers is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.
Commonly used accident investigation methods include the 5 Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and Bow-Tie analysis. Each method serves a different purpose: the 5 Whys helps drill down into causal chains, Fishbone diagrams organize contributing factors, Fault Trees analyze logical cause–effect relationships, and Bow-Tie models link hazards, controls, and consequences. Using multiple methods together provides a more complete understanding of complex incidents.
Human factors examine how people interact with systems, tasks, and environments. Factors such as fatigue, stress, workload, communication breakdowns, and unclear procedures can significantly influence incident outcomes. Accident investigations that overlook human factors often focus too narrowly on individual error. Incorporating human factors analysis helps organizations understand why people made certain decisions and highlights opportunities for system design improvements, better training, and more realistic operational controls.
Evidence collection is the foundation of a credible accident investigation. This includes physical evidence from the scene, documents, digital records, photographs, and witness statements. Proper scene preservation and timely evidence gathering help ensure accuracy and prevent loss of critical information. Poor evidence handling can introduce bias or lead to incorrect conclusions. Effective investigations rely on objective, verifiable evidence rather than assumptions or hindsight judgment.
Key challenges include investigation bias, incomplete evidence, poor interviewing techniques, time pressure, and organizational resistance to uncomfortable findings. A blame-focused culture can discourage honest reporting and limit learning. Additionally, investigators may lack training in structured methodologies or human factors analysis. Overcoming these challenges requires clear investigation processes, management support, investigator competence, and a strong commitment to learning rather than fault-finding.
Accident investigation is increasingly shifting toward systems-based and proactive approaches. Organizations are placing greater emphasis on learning from near misses, integrating safety culture assessments, and linking investigation findings to risk management systems. Digital tools, data analytics, and standardized reporting frameworks are improving consistency and knowledge sharing. The future of accident investigation focuses less on isolated events and more on continuous organizational learning and prevention.
Learn what past participants have said about EnergyEdge training courses
The course was practical and relevant to my role. I’m able to apply what I learned to improve my accident investigation skills and reporting.
Senior Incident Investigations Coordinator, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
The trainer adjusted the course to suit our needs, which made the sessions more effective. It’s a good course!
Accident Investigator, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Related Courses
