An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Advanced Accident Investigation & Reporting
“If You Think Safety Is Expensive – Try an Accident”
Course Overview
In spite of all our best efforts, accidents and incidents occasionally occur. These unplanned or undesired events can adversely affect a company’s work operations and may include work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, spills and fires. Critically, all incidents should therefore be thoroughly investigated demonstrating a proven company-wide process of efficiency and effectiveness linked to the Safety Management System (SMS). The more serious the incident the more extensive the investigation.
However, even a minor incident or near-miss incident also requires a thorough investigation as this may reveal significant potential for a serious future incident should the conditions be left uncorrected. While incidents seem to happen for obvious reasons, there may be things that contribute to an accident which are not always immediately apparent. Attendance on this Health & Safety training course on Advanced Accident Investigation & Reporting will provide you with the confidence and necessary professionalism to enable a thorough Accident Investigation as soon as practicable after the event.
This GLOMACS Advanced Accident Investigation & Reporting training course will highlight:
- Why and Who conducts an Investigation
- Investigation Methodology, the Essential Six-Step Process
- Characteristics of an Effective Incident / Accident Analysis Programme
- The Two Major Components that contribute to the Cause of an Incident
- Why Investigations must be Constructive, Professional, Credible and Timely
- Safety Management Systems on Promoting a Pro-Active Safety Culture
Training Objectives
At the end of this Advanced Accident Investigation & Reporting training course, you will learn to:
- Develop the knowledge and skills required to investigate all adverse events
- Understand the causes of accidents and ill-health
- Understand the elements that combine to form an accident
- Develop confidence & professionalism in investigating, interviewing & reporting
- Ensure all employees & contractors are aware of the SMS and ‘Safety Culture’
- Apply the legal requirements and company procedures
Who should Attend?
This Advanced Accident Investigation & Reporting training course is suitable for those officers who may become involved in these investigation as well as Managers wishing to have a deeper knowledge of this process and crucially how it affects the interpretation of the law, regulations and company procedures. This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- HSE Officers
- Supervisors
- Inspectors
- Advisors
- Auditors
- Team Leaders / Managers
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Incident and Accident Theories
- Incident & Accident Analysis Overview, exploring Accident Theory
- Identify Accident and Incident Causation Factors
- What are the necessary conditions for an accident to happen?
- Unsafe Acts vs. Unsafe Conditions: Avoiding the “Blame Game”
- Role of the HSE Team Leader and A Trained and Prepared Workforce During an Investigation
- Links between Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation
- Factors that contribute towards establishing a good safety culture?
- Case Studies – organisations who survived and those who failed
DAY 2: Investigation Methodology
- Six-Step Accident Investigation Process
- Scene Protection and Examination - Who should be involved at this stage?
- Listen and Learn, and Learn to Look and Listen More
- The Importance of Note Taking vs. Reliance on Memory
- Scene Photographs (+video) and Sketching – equipment required
- Case Studies
DAY 3: Root Cause Analysis
- What is the “Root Cause” and Why is it important?
- Basic vs. Root Cause: Getting from “effect” to “cause”
- What questions to ask to confirm “Root Cause”?
- From Root Cause to Prevention
- Consider the Human Error Issues
- Help to Establish and Maintain Regulatory Due Diligence
- The Role of Policies, Equipment and Training on Accident Prevention
- Case Studies
DAY 4: Interviewing Techniques, Facts, Evidence & Witness Statements
- Purpose and Preparation for the Interview
- Who Conducts the Interview?
- Where to Conduct an Interview?
- Building Rapport with the Witness
- Obtaining Witness Statements
- Forms and Format
- Inculpatory and Exculpatory Statements
- Group Exercise (Obtaining Statements)
DAY 5: Report Writing & Practical Exercises
- Forms, Format and Structure
- Effective Writing Skills – simple, self-explanatory and straightforward
- Writing the Report – the aim is to persuade and seek action
- Help to Prevent Recurrence – cost savings (human and financial)
- Class exercise - Accident Investigation based on case study
- Class exercise - Produce the outline of a suitable report from the above
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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