Incident Investigation, Human Failure & Cause Tree Analysis

Overview

This course aims to provide delegates with improved process incident investigation skills by focusing on the key aspects of incident investigation: the need to search for systemic failures; how to diagnose and address human failure; collecting evidence (in particular oral evidence) and identifying root causes using the Cause Tree Analysis technique.

The course uses case studies from real incidents to demonstrate the use of the SRK human error taxonomy and the application of Cause Tree Analysis.

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will understand:

• the multiple purposes of investigations
• the causation “domino theory” and the need to search for system failures
• the different ways humans can fail and how investigations can address these
• how to diagnose human error using the SRK model
• the challenges in collecting evidence and how these can be addressed
• how to apply the Cause Tree (root cause) Analysis technique.

Who will benefit

Managers, supervisors and engineers who are responsible for investigating process incidents or who are required to participate in investigations.

What do you get?

• Access to the on-demand course for six months (single user)
• Electronic certificate of completion, including hours allocation for CPD purposes (on request) 
• Pre-recorded and interactive content
• Recommended further learning and an end-of-course assessment

Course outline

• Introduction and learning outcomes
• The search for system failure
• How humans fail and how we can respond
• The challenge of evidence collection
• The cause tree analysis technique
• Assessment and feedback
  

Delivery

This on-demand course is delivered via IChemE’s Virtual Learning Zone (registration required). You will be able to access the training course via your web browser and complete the course at your own pace. You will have access to the course for six months.

Purchasing for multiple users?

If purchasing for multiple users, you can benefit from the following discounts:

•    2-5 users – 25% discount 
•    6-10 users – 35% discount 
•    11-50 users – 50% discount 

After purchase, you will receive further information about how to provide your users' details. 

If you have more than 50 users, please contact sales@icheme.org to request a quotation. 

Train your team   

This course can be delivered to in-house teams, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements, and this could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Request a quotation