Nebosh HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation

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Understanding why this course matters is essential. When minor incidents and near‑misses are investigated properly, organisations have a real opportunity to prevent more serious — even catastrophic events from occurring. Effective investigations reveal patterns, highlight weaknesses, and confirm whether existing control measures are truly working. By investing time in analysing incidents, you gain an accurate picture of what’s happening in day‑to‑day operations and can strengthen your overall risk management system. This proactive approach also boosts employee engagement and improves morale, as people feel heard, involved, and safer at work.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Dates: 20th March 2026 and 8th May 2026

Course Location: Inverness/Highlands

Course Cost (in person) £348.00 + VAT which Includes the course Workbook and initial NEBOSH assessment fee

We run these courses with a maximum of 6 people as we find this gives the best learning experience for our students.

For those financing this training themselves we offer a further 8% off the VAT inclusive price.

Contact us for a quote to run this course in-company

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Who is it for?

This qualification is for anyone who wants to carry out incident investigations effectively.

Employers, supervisors, SHE champions, union and safety representatives will benefit. Attending the course will enable you to:

• Independently investigate simple incidents
• Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
• Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
• Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
• Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation.

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What does the qualification cover?

The one-day HSE / NEBOSH Introduction to Incident Investigation covers the following topics:

• Moral, legal and financial arguments for investigations
• Human and organisational factors that can contribute to an incident
• The process for investigating incidents
• Positive interview strategies and the barriers to successful interviews.

Attending the course will enable you to:

• Independently investigate simple incidents
• Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
• Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
• Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
• Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation.

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Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, but’ it is recommended that students should already have an underpinning knowledge of health and safety issues, and many will have gained another NEBOSH qualification. It is a one-day course which involves a practical assessment at the end of the course.

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Assessment

It is a one-day course which involves a practical assessment at the end of the course.

Assessment registration

Students must be registered before they can take an assessment. All assessment registrations must be completed by an accredited course provider.

Assessment dates

All assessments are held on a date chosen by your course provider. You should contact them for more information.

Assessment results

You will receive your results within 24 working days of sitting the assessments. Once you have achieved a pass a qualification parchment will be issued. This is normally within 40 working days of the confirmation of the successful unit.

Safety Zone Ltd is an accredited NEBOSH provider 1449

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