Any organization that utilizes a fleet of vehicles from 1 to 1,000 must come to terms with the realization that traffic crashes can and will occur.  They are the leading cause of all work-related deaths, and are the source of profit-draining lost work hours, litigation, and workman’s compensation claims.  How the safety director responds to a crash scene and evaluates the crash event can have a positive effect on reducing fraud related crash claims and can help identify causational factors to aid in crash prevention.  Deploying a trained safety director to accident scenes can aid in protection from frivolous litigation.  Proper evaluation and interpretation of evidence can act as an effective conduit between the company and the insurance carrier, police, or other investigating professional.

This one-day basic course will offer training on such topics as:

• The Safety Director as Investigator

• Overviews of on-scene investigation techniques including:
  - Scene management
  - Data collection
  - Photography
  - Interviewing drivers and witnesses
  - Diagramming and measuring

• Interpretation of evidence such as skid marks, road marks, and debris to include:
  - Calculation of speed loss from skids or tire marks
  - Relating such marks to pre-crash vehicle behavior
  - Occupant dynamics

• Identifying vehicle evidence such as damage types and crash dynamics

• Interpretation and understanding of the police report

• Fraud identification and concerns

• Report preparation

This course is designed for the safety director or fleet manager of varying experience levels and training.  Traffic Crash Investigation for the Safety Director is an excellent way for the safety minded company to actively protect their employees, property, and profits from crash-related incidents and can also provide positive affirmation of current safety practices and policies.