SAFE 541: Accident Investigation

Using Live Classroom Due Dates Modified (Hit Refresh on

Syllabus Page)

Accidents

Definition of an Accident Accidents that can not be

preventable??

Accident Causation Theories

What does the theory state? What are the pro’s, cons, current perceptions about the theory? Domino Theory Safety Pyramid Unsafe Acts versus Unsafe Conditions Multiple Causation Theories Pure Chance Theory Energy Transfer Theories

Applying the Theories to Accident Investigations

How can these accident causation theories aid an accident investigation? Domino Theory Safety Pyramid Unsafe Acts versus Unsafe Conditions Multiple Causation Theories Pure Chance Theory Energy Transfer Theories

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