Lead Accident Investigators Course

The IIRSM Lead Accident Investigators course covers; 

• Understand the moral, legal and financial reasons for reporting. As well as investigating accidents in the workplace
• Know the law with regard to accident investigation, RIDDOR, employers and employees duties and responsibilities (during and after the investigation)
• An introduction to behaviour science so as to understand human factors
• Recognise best practice in the accident investigation process
• Initial Inspection and investigations at an accident site; and
• Conduct relevant and sensitive witness interviews. Together with collecting material evidence from a variety of relevant sources
• Analyse evidence to develop a no-blame report
• Produce a report containing relevant recommendations so as to influence positive change
• Preparing for and managing an investigation by the police, HSE, Local Authority or other regulatory body
• The life cycle of a criminal investigation and prosecution; and
• The principles of sentencing for health and safety offences.
• Liaising with the Insurance Company initially and following a subsequent claim
• Providing the appropriate evidence and the admission or denial of liability.