COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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. Participants will learn:
- How to handle evidence properly
- Specific words and phrases you should (and shouldn't ) use during investigations
- Six "Gotcha's" that lead to lawsuits
- How to handle citations and violations
- Key regulatory considerations regarding OSHA, worker's compensation, ADA and FMLA
- How to control emotional distress and sustain employee morale
- How to manage contractor liabilities and avoid tort litigation
- 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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