Investigating Accidents and Incidents Workshop

Aims & Objectives

The objective of this course is to give participants a clear understanding of how to investigate accidents and incidents, adopting a systematic approach to determine why an adverse event has occurred and the steps to take next.

The principal aim of the programme is to provide delegates with the range of tools required to carry out an effective investigation, so that an accident does not happen again and incidents are reduced as far as is reasonably practicable.

Suitability

Employers, managers, supervisors, safety professionals and safety representatives responsible for carrying out accident and incident investigations in the workplace. Typical delegates include those managing projects on manufacturing or construction sites, health and safety managers and officers, facilities managers, and those responsible for commercial premises and workplaces.

Requirements

No prior experience is required. The workshop is practical and based on the HSE guidance Investigating Accidents and Incidents (HSG245), with delegates working through case studies.

Syllabus

Background & Context

• Background and context to accident and incident investigation
• Types of accident and incident investigation
• Civil law, claims and insurance issues

Gathering Evidence

• Causal factors: immediate and underlying causes
• Gathering relevant data and evidence: physical, written and verbal
• Interviewing witnesses

Analysis & Investigation Methods

• Adverse event investigation methods
• Adverse event analysis using relevant tools and techniques
• Identifying preventative measures

Reporting & Action

• Reports and documents
• Action plan, implementation and ensuring remedial action
• Monitoring and review

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why adverse events occur
• Communicate effectively in the language of investigation and gather all required information
• Analyse information in a meaningful way and identify the risk control measures required
• Prepare and communicate the investigation report
• Prepare and implement the action plan
• Interact with other duty holders to disseminate the lessons learned, ensuring the right information reaches those who need it in a timely manner

Notes

Fully comprehensive notes will be given to all delegates who attend the course.

Certification

On completion of this two-day course delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance, which will be valid for three years.