HSL is to run a 2 day course on Human Factors in Accident and Incident Investigations.

This course will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire.

15 -16 March 2011

Introduction

It is estimated that as much as 90% of incidents involve Human Factors causes.  For those wishing to improve human performance, personal safety, management systems and loss control, effective investigation of the Human Factors within accidents and incidents is an essential part of achieving this aim.  The lessons to be learnt from investigating accidents provides the insights needed to make effective improvements.  Effective accident investigation identifies critical issues using the minimum of resources possible, and results in changes being implemented which reduce the risk of similar accidents happening again, for an appropriate cost.  This is a big challenge, and this course aims to help delegates find ways of achieving effective accident investigation within their own organisational context.

This course is designed to give participants an impartial and pragmatic understanding (and experience) of some of the techniques that are available for investigating Human Factors issues. 

Because of its role as HSE's scientific centre for accident and incident investigation, and because of its strong theoretical as well as extensive practical experience in this area, HSL is uniquely placed to provide a balanced appreciation of the very wide range of different approaches and techniques that are employed across various sectors.

This course is for anyone wishing to learn more about human factors in accident & incident investigation.

What will the course cover?

• Essential background understanding for accident investigation
• Key principles for effective investigations into Human Factors
• Key steps for investigating Human Factors
• Practical exercises in investigation
• Basic principles of a range of contributory / root cause and accident / incident investigation techniques

• How to perform informative and effective human factors investigations of accidents and incidents in your own work environment.

Who should attend?

Safety managers, operations managers, quality assurance professionals, equipment and design specialists, safety advisors and safety specialists, hazard analysts, regulators, inspectors and human factors advisors.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester international Airport.

The cost of the two-day course is £995 + VAT (to include course notes, lunches and dinner at a local restaurant in Buxton on the first night ).

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitpeakdistrict.com

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