Advanced Accident Investigations
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Best Practice in Accident Investigations
This 1-day legal training course is an intensive and highly practical programme delivered by qualified and practicing lawyers. Delegates will learn about the do’s and don’ts in the 24-hour period after an accident has occurred.
395
Online
9:30am - 4:30pm
1 day
About this course
Thorough accident investigation training is essential to effective risk management. Despite this many staff members do not know what to do in the “golden 24-hour period” after an accident occurs. The result is that essential information is lost or tainted.
La Touche Training provides this legal training course for delegates to learn the competencies and skills to apply best practice in their investigation of an accident. They will learn about their legal reporting obligations to authorities such as the Health and Safety Authority. They will learn the skills to collect, store and record essential information to minimise the risk of the accident happening again and where appropriate to defend the organisation in a civil or criminal case. They will leave gaining the skills required to conduct a full and impartial investigation that will provide for effective risk management and adequate defence of any potential civil or criminal legal proceedings.
Why choose this course
The opening part of this training covers important legal aspects of accident investigation including the conduct of civil and criminal proceedings that may arise out of an accident. The second section of this programme will focus on the practical aspects of accident investigation.
Gain an overview of the Irish legal system, reporting obligations, and compensation litigation.
Gain an understanding of the different stages of personal injuries litigation and what information is needed to enable lawyers to draft proper pleadings and verify affidavits.
Learn about the rules and admissibility of evidence and what is required to maintain the integrity of proofs.
Gain skills to take proper notes & make good records, conduct interviews of witnesses, write good statements and investigation reports.
Introduction to root cause analysis.
Course syllabus
This course covers the essential steps and techniques to conduct thorough and insightful investigations.
Key learning points:
- How to respond immediately when an accident occurs,
- Reporting the incident to the authorities,
- Civil and criminal proceedings arising out of an accident,
- Understanding the Irish legal system and the possibility of civil and criminal litigation,
- Evidence – rules, admissibility,
- Best practice in note taking and record management,
- Techniques for interviewing witnesses,
- What a good statement looks like,
- Analysing the root cause of the incident,
- Writing the investigation report,
- Giving evidence with confidence.
Who should attend this course:
- HSEQ Officers
- Company directors
- Small business owners
- Risk managers
- Line managers
- Claims assessors
Meet the team – Our expert trainers
La Touche Training Legal Experts
We work with a wide panel of specialist trainers, all chosen based on their experience and knowledge, experience both in practice and as trained trainers. The majority of our trainers are experienced...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
Available Dates
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/26 i 28/09/2026 09:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Online | €395.00 | 12 |
Learn best practices to conduct thorough accident investigations.
FAQs
The Accident Investigation Training course provides practical guidance on how to investigate workplace accidents and incidents effectively. The training focuses on identifying root causes, collecting evidence, and producing clear investigation reports that support organisational learning and compliance with health and safety obligations.
This course is suitable for health and safety professionals, managers, HR personnel, supervisors, compliance officers, and investigators who are responsible for investigating workplace accidents or incidents within their organisation.
Participants learn how to gather and assess evidence, interview witnesses, identify root causes of accidents, and document findings in a structured investigation report. The course also explores how to make recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Effective accident investigations help organisations understand why incidents occur, identify underlying causes, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. Proper investigation processes also support compliance with workplace health and safety responsibilities.
The training examines investigations into workplace accidents, near misses, safety incidents, and other events that may result in injury, property damage, or operational disruption.
The course helps organisations develop structured investigation processes that align with workplace health and safety responsibilities. Effective investigations demonstrate due diligence, improve safety management, and support continuous improvement in workplace safety practices
Investigators use structured techniques such as evidence analysis, witness interviews, timeline reconstruction, and root cause analysis to determine the factors that contributed to an incident.
Yes. The training is relevant for organisations across both sectors, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, local authorities, and corporate environments where workplace safety investigations may be required.
The course uses practical case studies and scenario-based exercises to help participants apply investigation techniques to realistic workplace incidents and develop confidence in conducting investigations.
