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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Core Principles of Operational Safety and Root Cause Analysis

  • Fundamental principles governing operational safety standards
  • Distinguishing between observed symptoms, immediate causes, and underlying root causes
  • Adopting a systemic perspective in the investigation of operational incidents

Module 2: Methodologies for Root Cause Analysis

  • The “5 Whys” inquiry technique
  • Cause-and-effect mapping (Ishikawa diagram)
  • Fault Tree and Cause Tree analysis
  • The TapRoot model and other advanced analytical frameworks

Module 3: Applied Scenario Analysis

  • Selection of authentic or simulated operational incidents
  • Identification of immediate, contributing, and root causes
  • Assessment of safety barriers and control failures
  • Development of comprehensive causal diagrams

Module 4: Documentation and Action Planning

  • Standard structure for technical Root Cause Analysis reports
  • Formulating precise cause determinations and conclusions
  • Designing corrective and preventive actions using SMART criteria
  • Establishing effectiveness metrics and ongoing follow-up procedures

Module 5: Organizational Integration

  • Incorporating Root Cause Analysis into Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISO 45001 frameworks
  • Fostering a just culture and improving incident reporting mechanisms
  • Implementing lessons learned for continuous organizational feedback

Concluding Review and Future Recommendations

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of operational safety concepts
  • Practical experience in managing workplace incidents
  • Knowledge of established safety management systems

Target Audience

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

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