NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation

Overview

NEBOSH has collaborated on the development of this specialist qualification with the British Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE inspectors have noted that incident investigations were generally very poor.

The collaboration, therefore, combines the advanced technical expertise of the HSE with NEBOSH’s ability to deliver strong vocational qualifications.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:

• Understand why incident investigations are carried out and how human and organizational factors contribute to incidents.
• Understand how to investigate incidents and confidently carry out an investigation.

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• SHE Champions
• Union representatives
• Aspiring health and safety practitioners

Course Outline

Day 1

• Incident terminology, the moral, legal and financial arguments for investigations and management system requirements.
• Human and organizational factors.
• Investigating incidents

Day 2

• Positive strategies for and the barriers to successful interviews.
• Advanced incident investigation techniques

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