Accident Investigation – Non Accredited

Overview

The aim of course is to provide individuals responsible for undertaking accident investigations with an understanding of:?
– How to conduct an accident investigation.
– How this should be recorded.
– How to influence the development of organisational safety management systems and the effective control of risk.?

Learning

• By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
• Name your duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act, as they apply to accident investigation.
• Record the three stages of an accident investigation.
• Name how to identify the direct causes of an accident and the purpose of accident investigations.
• Identify how safety management systems failures are investigated and name relevant sources of information used for investigating accidents.
• Name which accidents should be reported to RIDDOR.
• Identify who needs to know about results of an accident investigation.

Assessment

Qualitative assessment by tutor (For example: observations or demonstrations throughout course)

Trigger Warning

This course contains material that addresses sensitive subjects, including but not limited to violence, abuse, mental health issues, discrimination, and trauma. Some participants may find certain content distressing. Individuals are encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing and may take a break or step away from the session at any time. Support is available through internal organisational channels and external professional services. A list of relevant support resources will be provided at the conclusion of the session.