
Accident and Incident Investigation
The investigation and analysis of work-related accidents and incidents is an essential part of successful management. This interactive workplace training course covers the process of investigating accidents under the Health and Safety guidance (HSE) publications HSE 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. It establishes the importance and key concepts of safe systems of work, the use of permits and dynamic risk assessments.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Gather and analyse incident information.
- Use a casual tree methodology to identify direct, underlying and root causes of an adverse event.
- Understand the concept of human failures in adverse events.
- Identify effective measures to prevent a recurrence and prepare an action plan.
- Understand the requirements for incident reporting and data analysis.
The course is available as an In-Company Virtual or Classroom course delivered at your premises.
Discounts are available for multiple purchases.

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The HSE’s guidance HSG196 suggests that for some companies: 37% of profits 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.
The investigation and analysis of work-related accidents and incidents is an essential part of successful management of health and safety at work. Learning lessons from experience is critical to preventing future adverse events.
Other business benefits include:
- Reducing the risk of future accidents will help reduce insurance costs and enhance reputation, giving you a competitive edge.
- The prevention of further similar adverse events or accidents.
- The prevention of business losses due to disruption, stoppage, lost orders and the costs of legal actions.
- An improvement in employee morale and attitude towards health and safety as a consequence of positive action.
- The development of managerial skills such as problem solving and action planning.
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Module 1
Introduction and scope of incident and investigations
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Module 2
Loss causation and preparation 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 course
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Professional HSE training delivered at your premises
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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.
Following the successful completion and submission of your results by the tutor, posting your Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation certificate can take up to 2-4 weeks. A digital copy of the certificate is also available if required.
• Gather and analyse incident information.
• Use a casual tree methodology to identify direct, underlying and root causes of an adverse event.
• Understand the concept of human failures in adverse events.
• Identify effective measures to prevent a recurrence and prepare and action plan.
• Understand the requirements for incident reporting and data analysis.
Findings from investigations can form the basis of action to prevent the accident or incident from happening again and to improve your overall risk management. This will also point to areas of your risk assessments that need to be reviewed.
- How and why things went wrong.
- What really happens and how work is really done.
- Any deficiencies in risk control systems and management, enabling improvement going forward.
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Our standards:
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Astutis Approved training courses vary in duration, however the Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation is usually completed in one day.
At Astutis we are committed in helping our learners tailor their training experience to cater to their business' needs, so if you or your organisation requires the course delivered in two-half days, on weekends or evenings we are happy to help in any way. For more information you can contact us today.
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 Astutis 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.
Following the successful completion and submission of your results by the tutor, posting your Astutis Accident and Incident Investigation certificate can take up to 2-4 weeks. A digital copy of the certificate is also available if required.
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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