Health & Safety Training

Incident and Accident Investigation Training

1 Day | 08:00 - 16:00 | Unit-Standard-Aligned

This one-day course equips designated employees with the knowledge and practical approach required to conduct preliminary workplace incident investigations relating to health, safety and environmental incidents. Learners develop the ability to gather information accurately, select appropriate investigation methods, and record and report findings clearly.

Course Duration1 Day
Training Time08:00 - 16:00
Training FormatTheory & In-Class
AssessmentFinal Assessment

Course Approach

Training is outcome-based and unit-standard-aligned. Assessment includes formative assessment, in-class activities and a summative assessment.

Course Schedule

  • Theory from 08:00 to 16:00
  • Two 15-minute breaks
  • In-class assessments
  • Final assessment

Course Overview

The programme focuses on the preliminary investigation of workplace incidents and accidents. Learners are introduced to the legal and organisational requirements surrounding investigations, methods for gathering accurate information, appropriate investigation approaches, and effective reporting.

Learning Outcomes

Incident Investigation Fundamentals

  • Understand what constitutes an incident
  • Understand the purpose of incident investigation
  • Identify who is suitable to carry out an investigation
  • Understand the investigator's toolkit

Legal & Reporting Requirements

  • Functions of the Health and Safety Representative
  • Investigations, formal inquiries and joint inquiries
  • Reporting incidents and occupational diseases
  • Recording and investigating incidents

Conducting the Investigation

  • Determine what should be investigated
  • Select an appropriate investigation format
  • Gather accurate preliminary investigation data
  • Use re-enactments where appropriate

Written Reports

  • Establish involvement in the incident
  • Record investigation findings accurately
  • Use an appropriate report format and template
  • Report findings in accordance with requirements

Hazard & Risk Assessment

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
  • Identify contributing hazards and risks
  • Apply investigation findings to risk-reduction activities

Investigation Techniques

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Frank Bird Accident Triangle
  • Fishbone analysis

Assessment & Competency

Assessment Approach

Learners complete formative, in-class and summative assessment activities as part of the training.

Competency Requirement

Learners must achieve 80% and above for theoretical assessments.

Training Aids

  • Slide show presentation
  • Video presentation

Learner Material & Completion

All learners are provided with an Incident and Accident Investigation Training Manual, an in-class workbook and a certificate on completion of the course.

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