Reporting Accidents and Incidents

2 hours

Self-paced Online

Beginner

5 credits

CPD Certificate of Completion

£15

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This CPD course explains how to report workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses. Covering RIDDOR, legal duties, responsibilities, reporting procedures, investigation, and building a positive reporting culture, it helps staff record events accurately and keep everyone safer across your organisation

At a Glance

Who It's For

Suitable for employees, managers, first aiders, and anyone responsible for workplace incident reporting.

Flexible Learning

Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Certificate

Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion

Study Methods

Online

Dedicated Support

support@educateu.com

Assessment

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required

All staff: Recognise accidents, incidents and near misses, and know how to report them.
Line managers and supervisors: Secure the scene, oversee reporting and support the people involved.
First aiders: Understand their role in immediate care, first aid equipment and records.
Health and safety officers: Manage the reporting system, lead investigations and use findings to improve safety.
Leads in schools and colleges: Make sure reporting duties are met for staff, students, visitors and contractors.

Instant access the moment you enrol
Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet enabled device
Module by module multiple-choice quizzes to consolidate understanding
CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment

Identify accidents, incidents and near misses, and the differences between them
Know legal duties under health and safety law (RIDDOR, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
Identify reportable events, including injuries, illnesses, and violence/safeguarding incidents
Know post-reporting and investigation processes, including immediate and follow-up actions
Communicate outcomes appropriately while maintaining confidentiality
Promote a positive reporting culture and shared responsibility for safety
Understand the roles of first aiders, line managers, and health and safety officers

Course Certificate

Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion

Course Content

A module-by-module breakdown of what you’ll learn in this course.

Introduction to Accidents and Incidents

Types of Reportable Events

Responsibilities

How to Report

Post-Reporting Processes

Encouraging a Reporting Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

yes. Every learner who passes receives a CPD certificate.

You will have access to your course for one year from the date of enrolment.

A laptop or other device with an internet connection. A pen and paper are useful for the written activities.

The course covers the reporting duties set out in RIDDOR and the employer duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It helps your staff understand what to report, how to report it and when. Your own procedures should still set out how reporting works in your organisation.

Choose your course, complete the enrolment process, and submit any required information. After confirmation, you will receive access details to start your learning journey.