Accident/Incident Investigation

Investigate incidents. Identify causes. Prevent recurrence.

Every accident, incident, and near miss is an opportunity to improve safety. Effective incident investigation helps organisations understand not just what happened, but why, enabling them to prevent similar events, protect people, and reduce the costs associated with injury, damage, and disruption. This practical course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to investigate incidents systematically, identify root causes, and recommend effective corrective actions.

What You'll Learn

• The University's approach to incident investigation and reporting
• How to gather and evaluate evidence effectively
• Techniques for identifying immediate, underlying, and root causes
• Practical investigation tools and methodologies
• How to produce clear, effective investigation reports

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Conduct structured investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Collect and analyse evidence to determine causes and contributing factors
• Identify root causes using recognised investigation techniques
• Develop practical corrective and preventative actions
• Produce concise and effective investigation reports
• Support a proactive safety culture through continual learning and improvement

Who Should Attend?

• Health and Safety Coordinators
• Anyone responsible for investigating, reviewing, or reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses

Participants are encouraged to bring details of a recent accident, incident, or near miss for discussion and use during practical exercises.

Why Attend?

Learn how to move beyond simply recording incidents and develop the skills to identify root causes, prevent recurrence, and drive meaningful improvements in workplace safety.

Build confidence, strengthen your investigation skills, and help create a safer working environment for everyone.

Date: 1^st December 2026

Time: 10:00 – 12:00