Accident Reporting, Recording & Investigation Course

To be able to carry out accident investigation, to identify root and multiple causes, and be able to make recommendations to prevent recurrence. To understand legal reporting requirements under RIDDOR 1995.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Complete the company accident book.
Understand the impact on the company and individual of an accident.
Report to senior management on the implications of an accident.
Preserve the scene of an accident.
Make management aware of the requirements to prevent similar situations arising again.

Course content
The content of the course includes information and training in:
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR 1995.
Impact of an accident
Reporting and recording requirements
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Immediate actions after an accident
Preserving the scene
Interviewing witness
What happened, why it happened, and how we stop it happening again
Role of HSE, LA, police, coroner’s officer etc
Legal aftermath
Woolf requirements
Dealing with the media.

Personal Protective Equipment
Not applicable

Who should attend
This course is suitable for any one wishing to understand the legal reporting requirements under RIDDOR 1995 and
how to handle the aspects of accident investigations. Max Delegate Number 12 persons.