2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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OSH 160 Incident Investigation (3 credits)



Course Description
This course covers methods and documentation required for incident investigation. Overview of supervisor role in incident investigation, methods of review, action, and follow up to prevent recurrence. Includes overview of record-keeping system.

Student Outcomes
1. Analyze proper methods, protocols, and documentation for an incident investigation.
2. Identify and report causal factors of an incident and provide recommendations for appropriate action(s).
3. Analyze the immediate supervisor’s role and compare to other roles found in a designated institution.
4. Determine what methods safety committees and management use in what contexts.
5. Analyze incident reports, Logs of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, and case studies in order to determine the financial and human impact of proper and improper methods, protocols, and documentation for incident investigation.
6. Identify root causes of accidents that need to be eliminated in order to promote a safe, healthy work environment.



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