Workplace Accident Management and Investigation - from emergency planning to the final report Training Course

Course overview

It’s well known that an accident in the workplace may result in the company not only facing criminal proceedings but, if found guilty, a substantial fine as well. However, what is not so well known is the fact that the company may have to actively prove to the Court that they did all they reasonably could to avoid the accident.

A strategy of simply challenging whatever the HSE may allege in Court is tempting, but it may not be sufficient. Instead, the practical solution to this problem is for the company to conduct its own thorough accident investigation. In order to achieve this, it’s crucial that management always have somebody available to take charge of an accident scene in the immediate aftermath of an incident.

With this in mind, does the nominated manager understand what needs to be done and how to do it? If not, then crucial evidence may be lost from the accident scene and the company may be unable to defend itself adequately in Court.

This intensive masterclass will take you through the key steps of an investigation, from the best practice do's and don'ts, factors to consider for planning ahead, how to examine and document evidence, through to compiling the final report.

This training course is part of our collection of Facilities Management Training Courses which offer a wide range of topics to help assist you in navigating potential risks in relation to fire safety, industrial accidents and all the vital aspects of facilities and property management.

Benefits of attending

• Understand why you need to prepare for an incident that hasn't yet hapened
• Be aware of the importance of accident investigations and how they can help your business
• Navigate the best techniques for examining an accident scene
• Learn how to maintain the chain of evidence and to document evidence
• Get to grips with how best to deal with witnesses
• Master the skills for writing a factual report

Who should attend?

In short, everyone who has a responsibility for health & safety in the workplace, including:

• Directors
• Managers
• HR personnel
• H&S staff

and all those that are tasked with the H&S role of managing and investigating an accident in the workplace.

Even if the company plans to use a specialist investigator, someone in the business needs to know what the processes are so they can co-ordinate the accident scene, 'hold the fort' and preserve evidence until the specialist takes over.

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