Accident Investigation

Accidents and incidents are an unfortunate reality of the workplace, and it is both a moral and a legal requirement that businesses undertake a full and proper accident investigation to determine the true causes and rectify them. Our accident investigation course is aimed at those persons responsible for leading or participating in accident investigations, and aims to equip them with the broad base of skills needed to undertake the task along with how to reduce the risk of expensive litigation and criminal proceedings, and establish the importance of correct methods of accident investigation. It will also help those who may be involved in the process such as supervisors, managers and directors.

At the conclusion of the Accident Investigation course, delegates will have a good understanding of the basic accident investigation process and be able to take the initiative in finding out what went wrong, why, and how to make sure it does not happen again.

The course will cover relevant issues in relation to accident investigation including:-

Course Material

Each delegate will be issued with a workbook to assist them both during and after the course, which will contain information, guidance and forms to assist accident investigations and investigators. The course is designed to be interactive, allowing delegates the opportunity to develop their skills with the support of the course tutor.

Course Tutor

Our health and safety consultants are qualified and experienced professionals with an appropriate background in this topic. All consultants are experienced in delivering engaging health and safety training, and hold professional membership of the chartered Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Course Duration

This course is delivered over one day. However, an advanced version is available run over 2 days, which involves a practical accident investigation scenario and a more detailed module on witness statements.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course.

Scheduled Courses

Unfortunately this course is not currently scheduled as an open course. If you have a need for this course, please call us on 0115 984 9940 or contact us online as we may be able to schedule it for you, or run it in-house at your premises.