How to Conduct Legally Sound Incident Investigations

Safety managers and supervisors often get the call to investigate incidents that occur in the workplace. Problem is, untrained supervisors often make preventable mistakes that come back and haunt them in court. For example they include unnecessary information in their reports, mishandle evidence, say the wrong things during interviews, fail to maintain confidentiality or improperly document their conclusions. All of which delights plaintiffs' lawyers.

This 60-minute course will show you how to conduct bulletproof investigations that will reduce the likelihood of frivolous lawsuits and, if you do get sued, will protect you in court.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to handle evidence properly.
• Know the specific words and phrases you should (and shouldn't ) use during investigations.
• Identify six "Gotcha's" that lead to lawsuits.
• Find out how to handle citations and violations.
• Understand key regulatory considerations regarding OSHA, worker's compensation, ADA and FMLA.
• Control emotional distress and sustain employee morale.
• Manage contractor liabilities and avoid tort litigation.
• Recognize the role of your company's emergency response team.

Presented By:

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CSMP

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CSMP is nationally recognized as a leading authority on conducting legally sound accident investigations. She has led dozens of accident investigations and developed a model emergency plan for a national organization. Ms. Abrams is a frequent author on safety, health and legal compliance issues, including writing monthly columns in Professional Safety and Compliance. She also co-authored several books including the widely reviewed Construction Safety Management and Engineering. Ms. Abrams is a regular presenter at prestigious safety conferences like the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), where she specializes in providing real-world solutions to real-world problems.

Product Options:

Audio Conference Formats Explained

• Audio Conference CD Only: $199.00 (includes S&H)
• CDRom + Transcript (PDF) + Audio CD: $319.00 (includes S&H)
• CDRom Only: $217(includes S&H)
• Written Transcript: $198 (includes S&H)

Length: 1 hour