{"product_id":"accident-investigation-riddor-course","title":"Accident Investigation \u0026 RIDDOR","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkplace accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences can lead to injury, operational disruption, legal concerns and repeated safety failures. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccident Investigation and RIDDOR course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explains how to respond to incidents, identify possible reporting duties and investigate the factors that contributed to an event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners will develop a practical understanding of incident classification, evidence collection, witness information, root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow-up. The course also introduces RIDDOR requirements and selected international approaches to workplace incident reporting and investigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Accident Investigation and RIDDOR Training?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccident investigation and RIDDOR training helps learners understand what should happen after a workplace incident. It covers how to establish the facts, identify immediate and underlying causes, assess whether an event may be reportable and recommend suitable actions to prevent recurrence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course explains the principles of fair and structured investigation. It encourages organisations to look beyond individual mistakes and consider wider issues such as procedures, supervision, equipment, communication, training and management controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an online knowledge-based course. It does not replace legal advice, workplace procedures, practical investigation experience or guidance from the relevant regulatory authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Take This Course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealth and safety professionals involved in incident reporting and investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManagers and supervisors responsible for responding to workplace incidents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmployers and business owners who need greater awareness of RIDDOR duties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompliance and HSE coordinators who maintain incident records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperations and facilities professionals responsible for workplace controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety representatives who support workers following an incident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRisk, quality and governance professionals who review organisational failures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational learners seeking an introduction to different reporting approaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners who need a broader introduction to reporting culture may also benefit from GSA’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/incident-reporting-and-near-miss-culture\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncident Reporting and Near Miss Culture Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does the Course Cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course explains the difference between accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences and work-related harm. Learners examine common RIDDOR reporting categories, responsible-person duties, reporting deadlines, recordkeeping and the importance of accurate incident information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also covers evidence preservation, witness accounts, incident timelines, immediate causes, root causes, human factors, failed controls and system weaknesses. Learners will explore recognised investigation methods and learn how corrective actions should be selected, assigned, monitored and verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detailed curriculum provides further coverage of RIDDOR 2013, HSE HSG245, international reporting principles, ISO 45001 and established accident-analysis models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Are Effective Incident Investigations Important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA weak investigation may identify what happened without explaining why it happened. This can result in ineffective corrective actions and allow the same hazard to cause another incident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoor reporting decisions may also lead to missed deadlines, incomplete records or failure to notify the appropriate authority. Organisations therefore need clear procedures for identifying potentially reportable events and escalating them to a competent person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective investigations help organisations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserve reliable evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify immediate and underlying causes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognise failed or missing controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unfairly blaming individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect proportionate corrective actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor whether improvements are effective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthen workplace learning and safety culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy completing this course, learners can improve their understanding of incident response, legal reporting awareness and prevention-focused investigation. The learning supports clearer decisions, stronger documentation and more effective action following workplace incidents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54271073452371,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/Accident_Investigation_and_RIDDOR_Banner.webp?v=1783751479","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/accident-investigation-riddor-course","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}