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

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.