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Incident & Accident Investigation Training
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Incident & Accident Investigation Training

Learn how to investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, comply with global reporting requirements, and AI
Created byElizardo Mercado
Last updated 9/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand global incident reporting requirements, including RIDDOR (UK) and key reporting frameworks from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, India, Singapore,
  • Apply proper post-incident response procedures, including scene preservation, evidence collection, and regulatory notifications.
  • Conduct effective workplace incident investigations using professional evidence-gathering and witness interview techniques.
  • Identify immediate, underlying, and root causes of incidents using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, BowTie,
  • Develop clear investigation reports and corrective action plans that support legal compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with incident analysis, root cause identification, report writing, trend analysis, and safety improvement recom

Course content

2 sections • 8 lectures • 2h 32m total length

  • Downloadable Course Workbook

    This workbook accompanies the Safety Mindset Academy training series and brings together six modules into a single printable resource: Global Legal Frameworks, Immediate Post-Incident Response, Evidence Collection, Witness Interviews, Root Cause Analysis, and Investigation Reports.

    Each module includes explanatory reading, key reference tables, reflection prompts, a short multiple-choice knowledge check, and a hands-on exercise. The workbook closes with a full capstone exercise: investigating a workplace incident using the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) method, complete with a worked sample answer.

    Use this book alongside the training sessions, or as a standalone refresher. Space is left after each exercise for handwritten notes when printed.

Requirements

  • No prior incident investigation experience is required.
  • A basic understanding of workplace health and safety is helpful but not mandatory.
  • Students should have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.
  • Optional: Access to AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar platforms to practice AI-assisted investigation techniques taught in the course.

Description

Every incident has a cause—but not every investigation uncovers the real reason it happened.

In today's workplace, organizations need professionals who can go beyond identifying what happened and determine why it happened, how it could have been prevented, and what actions are needed to stop it from happening again.

This comprehensive course will teach you the complete incident investigation process used by health and safety professionals worldwide. From the moment an incident occurs to the implementation of corrective actions, you will learn the practical skills needed to conduct professional investigations with confidence.

You will explore global reporting requirements, including RIDDOR and selected reporting frameworks from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, India, Singapore, and China. You will learn how to secure an incident scene, preserve evidence, interview witnesses, analyze contributing factors, identify root causes, and prepare professional investigation reports.

The course also introduces the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern incident investigations. Learn how AI can help analyze evidence, identify trends, generate investigation reports, support root cause analysis, improve corrective actions, and increase investigation efficiency while maintaining professional judgment.

What you'll learn:

• Global legal and reporting requirements for workplace incidents
• Immediate actions following an incident
• Scene preservation and evidence management
• Witness interview techniques using the PEACE model
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• 5 Whys, Fishbone, FTA, ETA, BowTie, and TRIPOD Beta
• Human factors and barrier analysis
• Professional investigation report writing
• Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and lessons learned
• AI tools for incident investigation and safety improvement

Whether you are a Safety Officer, HSE Professional, Supervisor, Manager, HR Professional, Compliance Officer, or someone looking to advance their safety career, this course will provide practical knowledge and tools that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to lead workplace incident investigations, identify root causes, develop effective corrective actions, and help create safer workplaces.

Who this course is for:

  • Health and Safety Officers and HSE Professionals.
  • Safety Supervisors, Managers, and Coordinators.
  • Incident Investigators and Risk Management Personnel.
  • HR, Operations, and Compliance Professionals involved in workplace investigations.
  • Students and individuals seeking to build a career in occupational health and safety.
  • Anyone responsible for reporting, investigating, and preventing workplace incidents.
  • Professionals who want to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and quality of incident investigations.

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