Accident Reporting and Investigation

Organisations should investigate all accidents and incidents, as the information gained can help protect employees and others and can be used to develop safe systems of work.

Effective accident investigation involves the systematic identification of the immediate and underlying causes of the accident, the understanding of which is the first step in developing appropriate corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.

This course provides theoretical and practical training and focuses on participants gaining the tools and techniques needed to carry out an effective accident investigation and to be able to produce a thorough report making appropriate recommendations.

Course Content
All bespoke courses can be tailored to business and individual needs and typically the content of the course will cover the following topics:

The need for accurate reporting.
Understanding the purpose of accident investigation.
Following procedures and understanding the key stages of investigation.
What equipment is necessary.
Identifying the key information that is required.
Planning and conducting the investigation.
Analysing and presenting results.
Developing corrective actions.
Effective report writing.

Delivery:	In house
Category:	Accident Investigation