Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Operational Safety and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Principles of operational safety for government operations
  • Differentiating between symptoms, immediate causes, and root causes in incident analysis
  • A systemic approach to incident investigation within the public sector

Module 2: Root Cause Analysis Tools for Government

  • The “5 Whys” technique
  • Cause-and-effect diagram (Ishikawa)
  • Fault Tree and Cause Tree analysis
  • Advanced methods such as the TapRoot model and other sophisticated approaches for government use

Module 3: Practical Application of RCA in Government Settings

  • Selection of real or simulated cases relevant to public sector operations
  • Identification of immediate, contributing, and root causes in government scenarios
  • Assessment of barriers and failed controls within government systems
  • Development of causal diagrams for government incidents

Module 4: RCA Reports and Action Plans for Government

  • Structure of an RCA technical report tailored for government agencies
  • Writing causes and conclusions in a clear, concise manner suitable for government documentation
  • Designing corrective and preventive actions using the SMART criteria for government applications
  • Establishing effectiveness indicators and follow-up mechanisms for government operations

Module 5: Integration into Government Management Systems

  • Incorporating RCA within Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISO 45001 standards for government agencies
  • Cultivating a just culture and enhancing incident reporting in the public sector
  • Capturing lessons learned and facilitating organizational feedback in government operations

Summary and Next Steps for Government Implementation

Requirements

  • A comprehensive understanding of operational safety concepts for government
  • Practical experience in managing workplace incidents
  • Familiarity with safety management systems

Audience

  • Operational safety officers for government
  • Supervisors and team leaders for government
  • Managers and safety auditors for government
 14 Hours

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