Accident Investigation

The Accident Investigation Certificate addresses the special skills involved in the reconstruction and investigation of accidents in various environments. You will learn proper techniques of site surveys and inspections; investigative techniques and audits as required by federal and state regulatory agencies. You will be trained how to read and interpret Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, fill out compliance paperwork, perform safety inspections, safety training and investigate accidents.

Our programs offer hands-on training for the techniques used in accident investigation, such as interview techniques, accident recreation, accident scene security and accident mitigation techniques. You will learn computer skills that are needed in the safety industry such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and compliance spread sheets and compliance e-forms. The training you receive at TSTC will provide you with an up-to-date education in worker safety and accident investigation.

Professionals in this field perform safety and environmental compliance inspections, investigate accidents, apply Texas Workforce Compensation Commission (TWCC) regulations and keep records according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Graduates also develop programs for employee safety training, fire prevention and protection, hearing conservation and noise control, drug abuse prevention, and hazardous waste handling and disposal. As a graduate of the Accident Investigation Certificate program, you may hold positions such as site safety technician, safety investigator, or site safety inspector.