Accident Investigation Services

With any business or organisation unfortunately things don’t always go to plan. In order to reduce their consequences you need to prepare for any unexpected events. If you have an effective plan in place which is regularly tested, workers and managers will be more able to deal with the effects of an accident or emergency in a competent manner.   

If there is an accident or incident in your workplace, Hawthorn Safety can organise a full accident investigation service to both clients and non-clients. By carrying out a thorough and sequential investigation from evidence gathering at the scene to witness interviews and analysing data we can subsequently present evidence together with apparent the potential cause in order to be able to better understand what has gone wrong and prevent it happening in the future.  

An effective investigation requires a methodical, structured approach to gathering information, collation and analysis.  

Health and safety investigations are an essential part of the monitoring process required. Incidents, including near misses, can give an accurate insight as to how things actually are in reality.  

The investigation of any accidents and reported cases of occupational ill health will enable the uncovering and correction of any breaches in health and safety legal compliance you may have been unaware of. The fact that an incident or accident is thoroughly investigated and remedial action taken to prevent further occurrences would demonstrate to the HSE or even a Court that your company has a positive and proactive attitude to health and safety.  

Your investigative findings will also provide essential information for your insurers in the event of a claim.  

Hawthorn Health and Safety Consultancy can also assist with the reporting of incidents under RIDDOR. This is a complex area and it is essential to complete correctly in order to avoid issues later on.