Advanced Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Advanced Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis. This course is designed for professionals in the oil and gas industry seeking to enhance their competencies in HSE leadership, risk management, safety culture, and regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives

- Strengthen HSE leadership and safety culture across operations.

- Apply global safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.

- Investigate incidents using structured root cause analysis.

- Implement behavior-based safety and human factors programs.

- Improve environmental compliance and sustainable practices.

Target Audience

- HSE Managers and Advisors

- Safety Engineers and Coordinators

- Process Safety Professionals

- Risk and Compliance Officers

- Environmental Engineers and Auditors

- Operational Leaders from KOC, Aramco, ADNOC, KNPC, and international oil & gas companies

Course Outline

Day 1: HSE Foundations & Leadership

·         HSE strategy and organizational alignment

·         Leadership role in developing safety culture

·         Global HSE frameworks (ISO 45001, ISO 14001)

·         Legal and regulatory compliance overview

·         HSE roles and responsibilities

·         Case study: culture-driven HSE improvement

Day 2: Risk Management & Process Safety

·         Hazard identification techniques (HAZID, HAZOP)

·         Quantitative & qualitative risk assessment

·         Bow-tie and barrier-based analysis

·         PSM systems and safety integrity levels (SIL)

·         Risk mitigation and control measures

·         Audit planning and compliance tracking

Day 3: Behavior & Human Factors

·         Introduction to Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)

·         Motivation, communication, and worker behavior

·         Human error types and management

·         Observation and intervention techniques

·         Psychological safety and mindset change

·         Interactive BBS program implementation

Day 4: Incident Investigation & Reporting

·         Incident classification and notification

·         Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools

·         Learning from incidents and near-misses

·         Interview techniques and documentation

·         Corrective action planning

·         Case study: high-impact incident analysis

Day 5: Environmental Management & Integration

·         Environmental impact assessment (EIA)

·         Waste and emission control strategies

·         Emergency response and spill management

·         Sustainability reporting and ESG principles

·         HSE integration with operational excellence

·         Workshop and group HSE improvement plan