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8 Hour Incident Investigation Training Course DEP Required
IMPORTANT COURSE NOTICE
The course syllabus and proof-of-training documentation, including course completion certificates, have been accepted by NYC DEP BEDC EHS for review and acceptance. MN Safety Consulting independently developed this training to comply with the NYC DEP BEDC Environmental Health and Safety Standards for Incident and Near Miss Reporting and Investigation. Acceptance of the syllabus or training documentation by NYC DEP BEDC EHS does not mean NYC DEP endorses, sponsors, approves, or sanctions this course or MN Safety Consulting or that the course is officially offered by NYC DEP.
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Overview
NYC DEP BEDC EHS standards require all contractor EHS representatives (EHSRs) and CM EHS officers to complete the 8 Hour Incident Investigation Training Course DEP Required. This course meets that requirement and is accepted by NYC DEP BEDC EHS for documentation purposes.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Spot hazards, near misses, and incidents on your project
- Report them the right way, at the right time
- Find the root cause of an incident
- Create corrective actions that stop it from happening again
When you finish, you get an MN Safety Consulting certificate — your proof of training for NYC DEP BEDC EHS documentation.
Course Topics
The 8 Hour Incident Investigation Training Course DEP Required Covers Essential Principles Including
- Observations, hazards, near misses, and incidents — what’s the difference
- Your reporting responsibilities on the project
- NYC DEP BEDC EHS reporting and investigation requirements
- First response and protecting the scene
- Collecting accurate, complete, and objective information
- Finding root causes and contributing factors
- Building corrective and preventive actions
- Writing a clear incident report
Each module combines regulatory guidance with real-world scenarios to help participants confidently apply investigation techniques on actual job sites.
Regulatory Requirements
This course complies with the NYC DEP BEDC EHS Standards for Incident and Near Miss Reporting and Investigation. These standards require all EHSR personnel to be trained in incident investigation. Related OSHA recordkeeping rules are also covered. Enrolling in the 8 Hour Incident Investigation Training Course DEP Required ensures your team meets all NYC DEP BEDC EHS documentation and compliance standards.
Learning Objectives
By the End of This Course You Will Be Able To
- Understand NYC DEP BEDC EHS reporting requirements
- Tell the difference between observations, hazards, near misses, and incidents
- Investigate incidents objectively and find root causes
- Develop corrective and preventive actions
- Write clear, complete incident reports
Course Features
The 8 Hour Incident Investigation Training Course DEP Required includes the following:
- Duration: 8 hours
- Skill level: All levels
- Format: In-Person & Online
- CEUs: 0.8
- Certificate: Yes
- Assessments: Yes


