Accident Investigation & Reporting

Turn incidents into insight—master investigation for safer outcomes.
This hands-on 5-day programme trains safety, operational, and investigation professionals to conduct thorough, credible, and effective accident investigations. Through immersive workshops, case studies, role-play interviews, root-cause analysis, and report writing labs, you’ll gain practical competence in uncovering causes, recommending improvements, and delivering compelling, action‑oriented reports.

 Why this course is important

• Prevention depends on clarity: Proper investigations identify root causes, helping prevent recurrence and reducing risk.

• Professional credibility matters: Structured approaches and clear reporting build trust with regulators, teams, and leadership.

• Empower through ownership: Turning investigation findings into actionable recommendations improves safety culture and continuous improvement.

 Who should attend

• HSE officers, safety advisors, and compliance managers leading accident investigations

• Supervisors, team leaders, and inspectors responding to workplace incidents

• Operations, maintenance, and team leaders involved in incident response

• Consultants, risk analysts, and project managers needing skills in investigation and reporting

 What you will learn

Across five intensive days, delegates will:

1. Master incident causation theory – Understand accident/incident models, unsafe acts vs conditions, and the psychology of errors

2. Non-biased investigation methodology – Follow the six-step process to secure scenes, document evidence, interview people, and gather facts

3. Root-cause analysis techniques – Differentiate root vs basic causes using tools and human factors insight

4. Professional interview skills – Build rapport, ask probing questions, and capture accurate witness statements

5. Actionable report writing – Craft structured, persuasive, and concise reports aimed at prevention and corrective action

6. Role-play & simulation exercises – Apply learning through interactive sessions covering interviewing, analysis, and briefing

7. Feedback and improvement loops – Refine investigation skills through peer and tutor critique for continuous development

 What participants say

Olotunde, HSE Officer – Manufacturing
 (5/5)
“Excellent! I learned how to separate unsafe acts from conditions and enjoyed the crash scene simulation. The interview-role plays were invaluable and I plan to use the six-step method and clear report structures to improve our site investigations.”

Ali, Safety Supervisor – Construction
 (5/5)
“It was great to be with such a knowledgeable speaker. The root-cause analysis tools taught me to dig deeper than surface issues. I found practicing interview techniques very useful, and I loved the dressing-down scenarios. I’m now drafting impactful, action-focused incident reports for the site.”

Michael, Operations Manager – Oil and Gas
 (5/5)
“Top class course. I discovered how structured fact-gathering improves credibility. The case-study workshops were engaging and insightful. I plan to introduce clear root-cause flows and evidence-based reports into our monthly safety reviews.”