Essentials of Vehicle Collision Investigations

Course Date and Location: 

*Registration is open until end-of-business on Monday, November 21st, 2011.

Course Objectives

The purpose of this FREE course is to help Workers' Compensation and Property and Liability auto program members understand basic terms and requirements for vehicle accident investigation. The investigator will recognize his or her role apart from that of law enforcement. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant should be able to gather information about a collision to support the district in case of legal action and to prevent recurrence. This course is recommended for all risk management and safety specialists, transportation directors, operations supervisors, trainers, and others involved in vehicle collision investigations.

Topics

• Chain of Events
• Tools of the Trade
• Road Signs
• Rules and Markings
• Human Factors
• Interview Techniques 
• Tire Forensics and Brake Systems
• Basic Overview of Speed Estimates
• Field Measurements and Sketching
• Collision Investigation Photography
• Evidence Identification and Analysis
• Interpreting and Measuring Road Marks 

Registration

This is a FREE seminar for all Workers’ Compensation and Property and Liability auto program members. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. To register, please contact Marissa Saucedo at 800.482.7276, ext. 6244.