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Accident Investigation

A clear, impartial approach to understanding incidents, identifying causes, and preventing recurrence.

What an Accident Investigation Involves

Accident investigations examine incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences to establish what happened, why it happened, and what controls are needed to prevent recurrence. Investigations are proportionate to the severity and risk involved.

Why Investigations Matter

Effective investigations protect organisations from repeat incidents, enforcement action and civil claims. They also support learning, improvement and defensible decision-making following serious events.

Why Choose Us?

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01 Chartered Expertise 

Led by Graham Cowan, Chartered Fellow of IOSH (CFIOSH), Chartered Fellow of IIRSM (FIIRSM) and Technical Member of TIFSM. 

02 Practical Guidance 

We explain legislation in plain English, giving you simple, actionable steps toward compliance that you and your team can follow.

03 Multi-Sector Experience 

Experience across Care, Education, Property Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Industry and Agriculture.

04 Independent, Unbiased

Support is shaped around your service, your risks and your responsibilities, with a focus on what’s practical and achievable for your business.  

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is no specific legal requirement to carry out audits, but employers are legally required to manage health and safety effectively. Audits and inspections are a recognised way of demonstrating compliance and due diligence.

  • Inspections focus on physical conditions and day-to-day practices. Audits take a broader view and assess systems, arrangements and management processes. The approach used depends on your needs.

  • This depends on your organisation’s activities, size and level of risk. Some organisations benefit from annual audits, while others require more frequent inspections.

  • No. Audits and inspections are planned to minimise disruption and carried out in a professional, collaborative manner.

  • Yes. Many organisations use audits as a starting point for structured improvement and ongoing consultancy support.

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