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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Essentials of Operational Safety and RCA

  • Core principles of operational safety.
  • Distinguishing between symptoms, immediate causes, and root causes.
  • Adopting a systemic perspective in incident investigation.

Module 2: Root Cause Analysis Methodologies

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

Module 3: Applied Practice

  • Selection of relevant real or simulated scenarios.
  • Identification of immediate, contributing, and root causes.
  • Assessment of safety barriers and control failures.
  • Development of causal relationship diagrams.

Module 4: RCA Reporting and Action Planning

  • Structuring a technical RCA report.
  • Articulating causes and drawing conclusions.
  • Formulating corrective and preventive actions using SMART criteria.
  • Defining effectiveness metrics and follow-up procedures.

Module 5: Embedding RCA into Management Systems

  • Aligning RCA with SMS and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Fostering a just culture and effective incident reporting.
  • Capturing lessons learned and facilitating organisational feedback.

Wrap-up and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of operational safety concepts.
  • Hands-on experience in managing workplace incidents.
  • Acquaintance with established safety management systems.

Target Audience

  • Operational safety officers.
  • Supervisors and team leaders.
  • Managers and safety auditors.

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