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Accident Investigation

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Accident Investigation

Course Overview

Accident Investigation teaches safety teams how to respond after accidents and near misses. The 45 to 60 minute course covers investigation goals, incident review, root cause analysis, tools, equipment, procedures and prevention training.

  • Covers accident and near miss investigation basics, including incident response and fact gathering steps.
  • Reviews root cause analysis and how tools, equipment, procedures and training affect workplace accidents.
  • Explains how teams learn from workplace incidents so policies and equipment can be improved after review.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • Accident and near misses
  • Incident investigation basics
  • Root cause analysis
  • Role of tools and equipment in accidents
  • Importance of training in prevention
  • Safety procedures and prevention
  • Responding to workplace incidents
  • Learning from incidents to improve safety

Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Safety officers and safety committee members
  • Supervisors and managers responsible for workplace safety
  • Workers who participate in incident investigation teams
  • Human resources personnel involved in workplace incident response
  • Employees in any industry who need to understand accident investigation basics
  • Quality control and risk management professionals
  • New hires needing orientation on workplace incident procedures
  • Workers seeking to understand root cause analysis and prevention

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Construction and general contracting
  • Manufacturing and industrial operations
  • Oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities
  • Transportation and logistics
  • Healthcare facilities and hospitals
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Government and municipal operations
  • Utility and energy companies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Accident Investigation.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

The Accident Investigation course is an online safety training program that teaches employees the fundamentals of workplace accident investigation. The course covers the goals of an investigation, how root cause analysis works, the difference between accidents and near misses, and how employees can participate in the investigation process to help prevent future incidents.

This course is designed for employees in any industry who may be involved in or need to understand workplace accident investigations. It is appropriate for safety officers, supervisors, managers, investigation team members, and any worker who wants to understand how accidents are investigated and prevented.

The course takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It is fully self-paced, so you can pause and resume at your convenience. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.

The course covers accidents and near misses, how to conduct an investigation and perform root cause analysis, the role of tools and equipment in accidents, the importance of training in preventing accidents, how procedures help prevent accidents, how to respond to a workplace incident, and how to learn from accidents to improve safety.

OSHA does not have a specific standard requiring accident investigation training for all employees. However, OSHA strongly recommends that employers investigate all workplace incidents, including near misses, as part of an effective safety and health program. Many OSHA standards require employers to investigate specific types of incidents, and having trained personnel supports compliance.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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