NEBOSH Incident Investigation Presentation
NEBOSH Incident Investigation Presentation
Management
• NEBOSH 3-Day Program Overview
• Presented by: [Your Organization Name /
Trainer Name]
Course Overview
• • In-depth 3-day short course
• • Focus on risk assessment, hazard control,
compliance
• • Emphasis on practical incident investigation
skills
What is NEBOSH?
• • UK awarding organization for health, safety
& environmental management
• • Offers globally recognized qualifications
• • No prior knowledge required for basic
certification
NEBOSH Assessments
• • Unit IG1: Written exam (2 hours, 11
questions)
• • Unit IG2: Practical risk assessment
• • IG1 covers Elements 1-4; IG2 covers 5-11
Why Stay Updated?
• • Legislation and best practices change
frequently
• • Continuous learning ensures compliance and
safety
Definitions
• • Health: Absence of disease/ill health
(physical & psychological)
• • Safety: Absence of risk of serious injury
• • Welfare: Access to essential facilities and
hygiene
Moral Reasons for Health & Safety
• • Over 2.75 million occupational deaths/year
(ILO)
• • Human suffering is morally unacceptable
• • Right to a safe working environment
Financial Reasons
• • Direct costs: first aid, sick pay, equipment
damage
• • Indirect costs: morale, productivity loss,
reputation
Legal Reasons
• • No global law, but international standards
(e.g., ILO C155, R164)
• • Employer obligations under national
legislation
Employers' Responsibilities
• • Safe workplaces & equipment
• • Safe handling of substances
• • Provide PPE and training
• • Implement H&S systems
Workers' Responsibilities & Rights
• • Comply with safety instructions
• • Use PPE properly
• • Report hazards and incidents
• • Right to leave dangerous situations
Incident Investigation – Why It
Matters
• • Prevent recurrence of incidents
• • Understand causes to take corrective actions
• • Near misses offer valuable insight
Key Reasons to Investigate
Incidents
• • Identify immediate and root causes
• • Take corrective action
• • Document facts for legal/insurance
• • Improve morale and review risk assessments
Definitions – Accident vs. Near
Miss
• • Accident: Event causing injury, damage, or
loss
• • Near Miss: Event with potential but no
actual harm
Steps of Investigation
• 1. Gather information
• 2. Analyse causes
• 3. Identify control measures
• 4. Plan remedial actions
Step 1 – Gathering Information
• • Secure scene
• • Collect witness info
• • Record evidence: photos, sketches, samples
• • Review policies, risk assessments, permits
Step 2 – Analyse Information
• • Immediate causes: unsafe acts/conditions
• • Root causes: training, maintenance,
supervision
Step 3 – Identify Control Measures
• • Address immediate & root causes
• • Ask: will this prevent recurrence?
• • Examples: training, inspections, procedures
Step 4 – Plan Remedial Actions
• • Prioritise high-risk issues
• • Implement short- and long-term controls
• • Prepare and track action plan
Incident Reporting
• • Internal & external reporting
• • Include who, what, when, where, how
• • Include photos, causes, legal breaches
Barriers to Reporting Incidents
• • No reporting system or unclear policy
• • Fear of blame
• • Peer pressure or apathy
• • Excessive paperwork
Emergency Procedures –
Introduction
• • Accidents may still happen
• • Essential to have emergency plans
Types of Foreseeable Emergencies
• • Fire
• • Chemical spills
• • Toxic gas release
• • Disease outbreak
• • Weather/flooding
• • Mass casualty events
Emergency Plan Components
• • Raising alarms (call points, radios)
• • Evacuation routes
• • Responsible staff roles
Equipment & Communication
• • PPE for containment
• • Landline, mobile, VHF radios
• • Clear contact lists
Training & Testing
• • Regular drills and practices
• • Equipment use training
• • Info for workers and public
Summary & Key Takeaways
• • Investigations prevent recurrence
• • Reporting culture is essential
• • Emergency plans must be tested
Questions & Discussion
• • Open floor for Q&A
• • Discuss real case examples