Accident Investigation

Analyse what happened and identify root causes, along with the required remedial actions to prevent recurrence.

Course Attendees

This course is suitable for health and safety advisers, safety representatives, managers, supervisors and any person with the responsibility for investigating accidents in the workplace.

Course Background

Accident investigation is an essential part of any workplace health and safety management system and ensures that accidents are analysed, and the root causes identified. The recommendations for improvement made during this process not only help prevent reoccurrence but strengthen the management system in place.

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over one day as a classroom or virtual course.

Course Programme

  • Cost of accidents
  • Benefits of accident prevention
  • Accident causation theories
  • Unsafe acts, conditions and root causes
  • Human error
  • Practical steps for investigation
  • Interview techniques
  • Analysing information
  • Notification and reporting requirements
  • Practical exercise

Training Certification and Assessment

Delegates will be assessed on their input during the practical exercise and their feedback. An SSG course certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the training and is valid for three years.

Book this course

Open booking

from£230 +VAT

Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £250 per delegate

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£925 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

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