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Class Schedule
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Course Description
PRT129 - Advanced Accident Investigation - 32.00 Hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course is designed to help participants conduct accident investigations that will stand up in court. Participants will calculate accident cost, prepare and analyze accident reports, compare the results of interview techniques and eyewitness reports, discuss systems for cause analysis, discuss the process of closing out and following up on an accident investigation, and investigate accidents of various complexity. Legal issues and defense against litigation will be addressed.
Topics
- Types of Accident Investigations
- Elements of Accident Reports
- Cost of Accidents
- Direct and Indirect Report Writing
- Interview Techniques
- Accident Recreation Tools
- Accident Scene Investigation
- Accident Analysis Methods
- Accident Close-Out and Follow-Up
- Accident Evaluation and Reporting Fraud Investigation Outside Sources
- Influences Legal Issues, Litigation, and Defense
Audience
Any person performing or responsible for the performance of accident investigations. OSHA 7505 (OSH755), Introduction to Accident Investigation, is good preparation but is not required.