Injury and damage are a by-product of normal processes. When things go wrong, the usual response is to have someone \"investigate\" the accident. The first person to become involved is usually the relevant line manager. If the injury or damage is minor this is usually the immediate supervisor; as it approaches catastrophic proportions the level of involved manager rises. This course is designed to help supervisors and managers understand what can and should be done when investigating an accident and how their report might be used in more detailed analysis, litigation etc.

The outcome of investigations is dependent on the initial understanding that investigators have of investigation procedures and requirements. Significant injury or damage experiences often result in litigation and employers should know the requirements of a report for defence of a claim.

Most companies require one or more people to develop the capacity to act as an expert in accident analysis, either to produce and present evidence at Court hearings or to act as a Team Leader when conducting a review of a major incident. The course will also equip those people with the practical skills necessary to perform at this level.

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