Course Description
Master the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to investigate workplace incidents—such as accidents, near misses, environmental releases, and safety concerns—with confidence and accuracy. Apply a structured, systematic approach to uncover root causes, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses effectively, and develop impactful corrective actions that prevent recurrence and strengthen workplace safety.
Leverage a fact-based, data-driven methodology to move beyond regulatory minimums and build a proactive, sustainable safety culture that delivers real organizational value.
Designed for safety professionals, HR personnel, supervisors, and managers, this course offers tools and frameworks that align with OSHA, ISO 45001, and other global standards.
What You Will Learn
- Apply investigation techniques that lead to long-term, sustainable change.
- Identify, select, and implement the most effective incident investigation processes for their organization.
- Conduct structured interviews and collect relevant, accurate data.
- Compile findings into comprehensive, well-organized investigation reports.
- Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions that reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
- Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of existing investigation programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Deliver business value by engaging stakeholders, facilitating real change, and reinforcing a culture of accountability and safety.
Length
4-weeks
Levels (Experience with Topic)
Beginner: 0-5 years
Instruction Method
Online-Instructor-Led: As a virtual learner, you’ll receive all the benefits of face-to-face instruction, eliminate travel cost and time, while learning in a structured way whether at work, at home or at another convenient location. To participate fully, you will need a computer with audio/video capability and a reliable internet connection.
During this four-week online course, you will connect with your peers in group discussions, participate in interactive learning activities, review instructional videos and complete assignments
Each Tuesday throughout the duration of the course, your instructor will hold a 90-minute online meeting from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT. These meetings are designed to facilitate group work, share expert knowledge, answer questions, provide feedback and offer active learning support.
Course Materials
Instructor(s)
Peter Sturm, EMBA, BA, CRSP, CHSC
Peter Sturm is a senior Safety, Health, and Risk Management Executive at STURM Consulting Inc. He brings over 30 years of expertise in incident investigation, safety leadership, and organizational sustainability.
Sturm teaches safety and investigation courses at the University of Toronto, George Brown College, and University of Fredericton. He chaired the CSA Z1005 Standard, the world’s first workplace incident investigation standard. A CRSP since 1996 and CHSC since 2006, he is also a certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
His leadership includes roles with CSSE, CRSP Board, Minerva Canada, and the Centre for Safety & Health Sustainability. Sturm co-authored the 3rd edition of ASSP’s Accident Investigation Techniques.
He holds an EMBA in Global Leadership and a BA from York University. Sturm was named CSSE Safety Professional of the Year (2015) and Volunteer of the Year (2019). He is a recognized speaker, educator, and advocate for advancing safety standards worldwide.
John Newquist MS, CSP, CIT, STSC
John Newquist is a nationally recognized safety and health consultant with over 35 years of experience, specializing in workplace safety and incident investigation. During his tenure at OSHA, he led and supervised major investigations, developed national safety policies, and enforced compliance across multiple states. Since entering private consulting in 2012, John has trained more than 20,000 professionals in incident investigation, confined space entry, fall protection, and other critical safety topics. His work has delivered measurable results, including zero incidents on a $65 million project. He is also a trusted expert witness and sought-after safety trainer. John holds a B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Industrial Management from Northern Illinois University.
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