Incident & Accident Prevention & Investigation Best Practices

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Incident & Accident Prevention
& Investigation Best Practices

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
01-05 Dec 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
20-24 Apr 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
27-31 Jul 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
30 Nov-04 Dec 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

This Incident & Accident Prevention Training course is designed to build professional competence in identifying, investigating, and preventing workplace incidents and accidents. As part of a robust HSE management system, the ability to investigate events thoroughly and determine their root causes is vital for maintaining a safe and resilient working environment.

This course provides participants with a structured approach to understanding the sequence of events that lead to incidents, applying proven causation models, and gathering factual evidence for analysis. Attendees will gain practical skills in initial response, evidence collection, root cause identification, and developing preventive strategies. By applying these best practices, professionals can support their organizations in improving safety culture, preventing future occurrences, and enhancing overall operational performance. The course draws on real-world case studies and proven investigative tools to reinforce learning and drive sustainable improvements in workplace safety.

Training Course Objectives

This Accident Prevention & Investigation Course equips participants with the knowledge and tools required to respond effectively to incidents, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrence through proactive safety measures.

  • Understand the link between hazardous events and workplace incidents
  • Apply incident causation models to identify contributing factors
  • Conduct initial response activities and secure the incident scene
  • Use structured techniques for evidence gathering and preservation
  • Lead or participate in investigation teams to improve HSE outcomes

Designed for

This Incident & Accident Prevention Training course is ideal for professionals responsible for health, safety, and risk management. It is especially valuable for those who play a role in incident response, investigation, or organizational safety improvement.

  • HSE Officers, Managers, and Risk Professionals
  • Safety Supervisors and Coordinators
  • Operations and Maintenance Team Leaders
  • Professionals with safety responsibilities across industries
  • Individuals involved in workplace safety audits or compliance functions

Learning Methods

This Accident Prevention & Investigation Course uses an engaging mix of real-life incident analysis, video-based case studies, and interactive group workshops. Participants will explore actual investigation reports and photographic evidence to apply theory in realistic scenarios. Discussion-led sessions, practical exercises, and collaborative learning ensure participants can translate investigation techniques into actionable workplace practices for improved safety performance.

The Course Outline

Day One: Framework for Incident/Accident Investigations
  • Course Introduction and Structure
  • Incident/accident investigation and the blame culture
  • The Relationship between 'Accidents' and 'Incident/accidents'
  • Human error and contribution to incident/accidents
  • The link between reactive and pro-active risk management
  • Framework for Incident/accident Investigation and Analysis
  • Management systems (latent) failures and root causes of Incident/accidents
Day Two: Incident/Accident Investigation & Causation Factors
  • Why and who should investigate?
  • The role of the 'Organisation' in incident/accident causation and effects.
  • Establishing 'no blame' investigation culture
  • Human error and incident/accident causation
  • Witnesses interview techniques
  • Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Day Three: Incident/Accident Investigation Process
  • The principle stages of an incident/accident Investigation
  • Planning the investigation of an incident/accident
  • How to manage investigator bias and pre-mind-set opinions
  • Introduction of advanced incident/accident investigation tools
  • Fault Tree Analysis as an incident/accident investigation and analysis tool
  • Root Cause Analysis tool to identify root-causes of incident/accidents
Day Four: Causation Factor & Group Case Studies
  • Introduction to direct and indirect causation factors
  • Application of consequence analysis to understand potential hazardous events
  • Case study on conducting incident/accident investigation
  • Case study on Writing an Incident/accident Report
  • When an how to use different types of incident/accident investigation techniques and tools
Day Five: Planning and Implementing
  • The role of Incident/accident investigation Team and Team Leader
  • Analysis of the consequences- gathering evidence
  • Analysing potential fire, explosion and toxic release events
  • Preparation of incident/accident reports, conclusions and recommendations
  • The use of incident/accident investigation as a Audit tool
  • Discussion and course review

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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