Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis for HSE
Investigate incidents to find root causes, not blame: evidence, interviews, causal analysis and effective corrective actions.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- HSE officers and investigators
- Supervisors and managers
- Safety committee members
Learning objectives
- Secure evidence and run interviews
- Analyse causes systematically
- Define effective corrective actions
- Share lessons across the organization
Detailed content
- Scene control
- Photos and sketches
- Witness interviews
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone
- Fault tree and TapRooT-style analysis
- Hierarchy of controls
- SMART actions
- Verification
- Safety alerts
- Learning reviews
- Trend analysis
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Evidence and interviews
- Causal analysis
- Corrective actions
- Sharing lessons
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
- Fishbone and 5-Why workshop with evidence checks
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
Tools and templates you keep
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
- ASQ Quality Improvement tools
- ISO 45001:2018
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis for HSE?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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