CPD – Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting

About Course

Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting is a practical course designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to investigate workplace incidents effectively. It covers incident terminology, investigation planning, evidence collection, witness interviewing, root cause analysis, corrective actions, reporting requirements, and continual improvement. The course supports learners in identifying underlying causes, preventing recurrence, improving safety performance, and strengthening organisational reporting culture in line with good occupational safety and health practice.

Explain the purpose, legal basis, and business case for workplace incident investigation.
Classify incidents, apply causation theories, and identify root causes with confidence.
Plan and lead investigations at the appropriate level — from supervisory to formal.
Gather, preserve, and analyse evidence from people, the scene, and documentary sources.
Conduct effective investigative interviews using structured, recognised techniques.
Apply structured analytical methods including root cause analysis, barrier analysis, and fault tree analysis.
Develop evidence-based conclusions, SMART action plans, and corrective control measures.
Produce professional investigation reports for a range of audiences and purposes.
Fulfil internal and external recording and notification obligations under applicable legislation.
Build a reporting culture that turns incidents into lasting safety improvements.

Course Content

Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting

M0: Course Introduction

10:00
M1: Introduction to Incident Investigation and Incident Management

01:00:00
M1: Introduction to Accident Investigation – Quiz
M2: Incident Terminology, Classification, and Reporting Triggers

01:00:00
M2: Incident Terminology, Classification, and Reporting – Quiz
M3: Incident Causation Theories and Models

01:00:00
M3: Incident Causation Theories and Models – Quiz
M4: Investigation Planning, Scope, and Team Arrangements

01:00:00
M4: Investigation Planning, Scope, and Team Arrangements – Quiz
M5: Immediate Post-Incident Actions and Scene Control

01:00:00
M5: Immediate Post-Incident Actions and Scene Control – Quiz
M6: Information and Evidence Gathering

01:00:00
M6: Information and Evidence Gathering – Quiz
M7: Interviewing and Witness Management

01:00:00
M7: Interviewing and Witness Management – Quiz
M8: Data Analysis and Cause Identification

01:00:00
M8: Analysis: Causes, Costs, and Objectivity – Quiz
M9: Investigation and Problem-Solving Techniques

01:00:00
M9: Analytical Techniques for Incident Investigation – Quiz
M10: Recommendations, Corrective Actions, and Action Planning

01:00:00
M10: Conclusions, Controls, Action Plans, and Organisational Learning – Quiz
M11: Incident Reporting and Investigation Reports

01:00:00
M11: Investigation Reports, Internal Reporting, and Incident Data Analysis – Quiz
M12: Recording, Notification, Learning, and Multi-Factor Incidents

01:00:00
M12: Recording, Reporting, Notification, and Reporting Culture – Quiz

CPD – Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting

About Course

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Course Content

Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting

M0: Course Introduction

M1: Introduction to Incident Investigation and Incident Management

M1: Introduction to Accident Investigation – Quiz

M2: Incident Terminology, Classification, and Reporting Triggers

M2: Incident Terminology, Classification, and Reporting – Quiz

M3: Incident Causation Theories and Models

M3: Incident Causation Theories and Models – Quiz

M4: Investigation Planning, Scope, and Team Arrangements

M4: Investigation Planning, Scope, and Team Arrangements – Quiz

M5: Immediate Post-Incident Actions and Scene Control

M5: Immediate Post-Incident Actions and Scene Control – Quiz

M6: Information and Evidence Gathering

M6: Information and Evidence Gathering – Quiz

M7: Interviewing and Witness Management

M7: Interviewing and Witness Management – Quiz

M8: Data Analysis and Cause Identification

M8: Analysis: Causes, Costs, and Objectivity – Quiz

M9: Investigation and Problem-Solving Techniques

M9: Analytical Techniques for Incident Investigation – Quiz

M10: Recommendations, Corrective Actions, and Action Planning

M10: Conclusions, Controls, Action Plans, and Organisational Learning – Quiz

M11: Incident Reporting and Investigation Reports

M11: Investigation Reports, Internal Reporting, and Incident Data Analysis – Quiz

M12: Recording, Notification, Learning, and Multi-Factor Incidents

M12: Recording, Reporting, Notification, and Reporting Culture – Quiz

Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting – Final Exam

Accident Investigation and Incident Reporting Exam

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