
Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation
An interactive workplace training course covering the process of investigating accidents under the HSE guidance INDG 245.
It also covers the requirements for reporting accidents under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013.
This course is suitable for anyone who is responsible for dealing with and investigating accidents should they occur, including: first responders, supervisors, managers, and safety representatives. The course is available as a virtual course or classroom course delivered at your premises.
Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

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The dates for this course will be matched to your individual business requirements. Ready to get started? Why not get in touch to discuss dates.
The HSE’s guidance HSG196 suggests that for some companies, 37% of profitis were lost due to accidents. Preparing staff with the tools to recognise the causes of accidents will help prevent future accidents from occurring and reduce potential losses.
Reducing the risk of future accidents will help reduce insurance costs and enhance reputation, giving you a competitive edge.
The HSE report that 37% of profit is lost due to accidents. Preparing staff with the tools to recognise the causes of accidents will help prevent future accidents from occurring and reduce potential losses.
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Module 1
Introduction and scope of incident and investigations
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Module 2
Loss causation and preperation for investigation
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Module 3
Investigations in Practice
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Module 4
Incident reporting and data analysis
Assessments
- Practical exercises, assessments and open discussion after each element
Course Length
- 1 day for either virtual or classroom delivery.
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Delivered on-site
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Live-online, engaging and interactive classes
Tailored Course Option
We are able to provide a tailored package for the Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation course to suit your business needs.
Marking of the assessment and posting of the certificate can take between 2-4 weeks. A digital copy of the certificate is also available if required.
This course is for anyone who is responsible for dealing with accidents and investigating them should they occur, including; fire responders, supervisors, managers and safety representatives.
Upon completion of the course, your staff will be able to:
- Recognise the difference between accidents and incidents
- Understand accident causation theory, including the stages of accidents: immediate causes, underlying causes, root causes
- Appreciate how human factors effect accidents
- Understand how to improve employee reporting of accidents
Astutis Approved training courses vary in duration, however the Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation is usually completed in one day in both virtual classroom and physical claroom learning methods.
At Astutis we are committed in helping our customers tailor training to business needs, so if you need the course delivered in two-half days, on weekends or evenings we are happy to help in any way.
Marking of the assessment and posting of the certificate take up between 2-4 weeks. A digital copy of the certificate is also available if required.
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Develop your people for a better organisation
By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the Astutis Approved Accident and Investigation course you will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises of your choice at a time to suit your needs.
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