D&B Training Ltd Progress House, 172 Southworth Road, Newton le Willows, WA12 0BS Tel: 01925 222455 Fax: 01925 222468 E-mail: enquiries@db-training.net Web: www.db-training.net

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Employers have an obligation to investigate incidents and accidents at work and a duty to revise risk assessments in the light of investigations.

The course will cover how to reduce the risk of expensive litigation and criminal proceedings and establish the importance of correct methods of investigation.
By the end of the course delegates should have a good understanding of the basic accident investigation process. Delegates will be able to take the initiative in finding out what went wrong, why, and how to make sure it does not happen again.

The course covers the following:

• What should be reported to the enforcing authorities
  
• Who should be involved
  
  
• What needs to be investigated
  
  
• How far the investigation needs to go
  
  
• Techniques to carry out basic interviews
  
  
• Compiling acceptable witness statements
  
  
• Implementing the new HSE guidelines
  
  
• Complying with RIDDOR
  
  
• Cutting the number of accidents within the organisation
  
  
• Reducing the risk of prosecution and litigation
  
  
• Best practice in investigation and reporting

For more information please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Team on 01942 678986.