COURSE DESCRIPTION: When incidents happen it’s often up to safety managers and supervisors to investigate exactly what happened. Problem is, untrained investigators often include unnecessary information that can come back to haunt them if their company gets sued. Or they mishandle evidence, say the wrong things, or fail to properly document their conclusions, much to the delight of 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.
Participants will learn:
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How to handle evidence properly
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Specific words and phrases you should (and shouldn't ) use during investigations
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Six "Gotcha's" that lead to lawsuits
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How to handle citations and violations
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Key regulatory considerations regarding OSHA, worker's compensation, ADA and FMLA
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How to control emotional distress and sustain employee morale
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How to manage contractor liabilities and avoid tort litigation
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The role of your company’s emergency response team.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: 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.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We’re so confident you’ll get what you want out of this conference that we’ll refund your full fee if you’re not satisfied. It’s risk-free.
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