Course overview
What this course covers
Learn why accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and damage events should be reported so causes can be understood and repeat events prevented.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Accident & Near Miss Reporting Training and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for employees, supervisors, team leaders, managers, safety representatives and contractors who need clear online awareness training for common workplace safety duties and day-to-day risk control.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why accident & near miss reporting training matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Accident, incident and near miss definitions
- Immediate action
- Securing the area
- Reporting routes
- Witness information
- Root causes and corrective actions
- Learning lessons
- Confidential and fair reporting
- Review and trend monitoring
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context includes the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Employers should provide suitable information, instruction, training and supervision, and employees should follow procedures and report concerns.