Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE (HSE-010) Training Course

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE

Organisations that investigate incidents well learn from them and prevent recurrence. Poor investigations blame individuals, miss systemic causes and allow the same…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Organisations that investigate incidents well learn from them and prevent recurrence. Poor investigations blame individuals, miss systemic causes and allow the same events to happen again.

This LLMI course teaches a structured approach to HSE incident investigation: initial response, evidence collection, witness interviews, timeline reconstruction, root cause analysis using recognised techniques, human factors, corrective actions and report writing. Participants investigate a realistic case from start to finish.

The course builds skills that support both learning and legal defensibility.

Course Objectives

Respond correctly to incidents and preserve evidence

Plan and lead incident investigations

Interview witnesses effectively

Apply root cause analysis techniques

Consider human factors and organisational causes

Write clear reports and effective corrective actions

Target Audience

HSE professionals

Supervisors and managers

Investigation team members

Operations and maintenance engineers

Quality professionals

Safety representatives

Course Methodology

Full investigation case study

Interview role plays

Root cause analysis workshops

Report writing exercises

Group feedback

Course outline

1Day 1: Investigation Fundamentals

Purpose of investigation
Incident classification
Legal considerations
Investigation team
Just culture
Exercise: Classifying incidents

2Day 2: Evidence and Interviews

Scene management
Physical and documentary evidence
Photographs and sketches
Witness interviews
Timeline building
Role play: Witness interviews

3Day 3: Root Cause Analysis

Immediate, underlying and root causes
Five whys
Fishbone diagrams
Fault tree and barrier analysis
Choosing techniques
Workshop: RCA on the case

4Day 4: Human and Organisational Factors

Human error types
Violations
Organisational factors
Fatigue and workload
Avoiding blame
Case study: Organisational accident

5Day 5: Actions and Reporting

Effective corrective actions
SMART actions
Report writing
Sharing lessons
Tracking close-out
Capstone: Investigation report

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Istanbul. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Istanbul, London, Geneva, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.

Can I take Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for HSE

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