We are pleased to launch our very own Accident Investigation Training Course, designed to give delegates the practical skills and confidence to investigate workplace accidents and near misses effectively.
Understanding how and why incidents occur is a key part of improving safety performance and preventing recurrence. Effective investigation supports learning, strengthens safety culture and helps organisations meet their legal duties to record, report and review workplace incidents.
Why accident investigation matters
Workplace accidents and near misses are rarely the result of a single cause. The aim of investigation is to understand the underlying and immediate factors that contributed to an event so that meaningful corrective actions can be identified.
A structured investigation approach helps organisations:
- Identify what happened and why it happened
- Prevent similar incidents from occurring again
- Improve internal reporting and safety culture
- Support compliance with reporting requirements where applicable
About the course
This one-day, face-to-face training course is delivered by practicing health and safety professionals who carry out real-world investigations as part of their work.
The course is highly practical and interactive, ensuring delegates can immediately apply what they learn in their own workplace.
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to conduct a simple accident or near miss investigation with confidence.
What you will learn
The course covers the full accident investigation process, including:
- Key terms and definitions used in investigations
- An overview of reporting requirements under RIDDOR
- The role of human factors in incidents
- Planning and managing an investigation
- Interviewing techniques and practice
- Establishing a clear timeline of events
- Identifying root causes and causation factors
- Writing clear reports and making practical recommendations
- Calculating and interpreting accident statistics
Assessment and certification
There will be ongoing tutor assessment during the exercises and you will need to pass a short, written test at the end of the course to gain your certificate.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for workplace safety, including managers and supervisors. It is also ideal for health and safety professionals looking to refresh or strengthen their investigation skills.
A working knowledge of health and safety is helpful but not essential.
What will you gain from this course
Accident investigation is a fundamental part of managing health and safety effectively. The HSE emphasises the importance of understanding the causes of incidents and using this learning to prevent future harm.
This course is designed to help organisations move beyond simply recording incidents, and towards understanding them, learning from them, and improving overall safety performance.
Enrol on the course
Our new Accident Investigation Training Course is now open for bookings. This practical and engaging training will equip you with the tools needed to carry out effective investigations in your workplace.
For more information or to secure a place, contact the HCS Safety team today.
