NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Online (E-learning)

Investigate Workplace Incidents with Confidence, Studying at Your Own Pace

The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation was created by NEBOSH together with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to teach a structured, practical way of looking into health and safety incidents. You will learn how to handle straightforward investigations on your own, how to play a useful part in a team looking into larger or more complex events, and how to turn what you find into an action plan that stops the same thing happening again.

This version is studied by self-paced e-learning, so there is no need to travel or take a full day away from work.

NEBOSH exam fees are included in the course price.

Who Is the Course For?

• Anyone expected to investigate incidents at work
• Managers, supervisors and employees
• Union and safety representatives
• People starting out on a health and safety career

There are no formal entry requirements. Some background in health and safety is helpful, and many learners already hold another NEBOSH qualification.

Course Duration and Delivery

Online e-learning of roughly 10 hours, which you can break into shorter study sessions.

What Does the Course Cover?

The qualification is a single unit, INV1, made up of five elements:

• Incident terminology, the moral, legal and financial reasons for investigating, and what a management system needs
• Human and organisational factors
• How to investigate an incident
• Interviewing: positive strategies and the barriers to a successful interview
• Advanced investigation techniques

Learning Outcomes

• Carry out investigations of non-complex incidents without help
• Contribute effectively to team investigations of more complex incidents
• Collect and analyse evidence, including interviewing witnesses with the PEACE model
• Write an action plan that prevents recurrence and improves business performance
• Support a positive health and safety culture and safer day-to-day working

Assessment

The course finishes with a 60-minute practical assessment built around a fictional accident. You work through a pack of evidence and a video of three witness interviews, evaluate how each interview was conducted, and produce an action plan to prevent a repeat. NEBOSH normally issues results 10 to 12 weeks after the assessment, with certificates following once results are released.

Key Benefits

• For employers: handle investigations in-house rather than paying for outside help, show commitment to your legal duties and strengthen your safety culture
• For learners: a practical, transferable skill that applies in any industry and a NEBOSH qualification to add to your CV

FAQ

What are the four steps of an incident investigation?

Gathering information, analysing that information, identifying risk control measures, and drawing up the action plan.

Is there a written exam?

No. Assessment is the 60-minute practical exercise based on an accident scenario.

What happens if I do not pass?

The Phoenix Pass Pledge covers further study at no extra cost, but a fee is payable to retake the assessment.

Can I take this course live instead?

Yes. Live tutor-led options are listed in the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation collection.

What can I study next?

Many learners progress to the NEBOSH National General Certificate.

Related Content

• NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation courses
• NEBOSH courses
• Risk Assessment courses
• E-learning courses
• Phoenix Health & Safety courses

For accredited courses such as NEBOSH and IOSH a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

For short health and safety courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

All you need to complete our health and safety e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by Phoenix H&S.

Online learning courses provide flexible learning experiences so that you study whenever, easily fitting learning around other commitments.

Our e-learning courses include interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and practice exam questions, all designed to provide an informative and engaging learning experience. The programmes can be bookmarked, making it easy for learners to pick up where they left off and study around their schedule. 

Our short health and safety courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training. 

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

Founded in 2005, Phoenix Health & Safety are one of the nation's leading health and safety training providers, and are committed to providing an unbeatable service and learning experience to students.

We deliver NEBOSH, IOSH, NVQ, Construction, First Aid and general health and safety courses to your organisation and employees. Our courses are available online, at a training centre, in-house or via distance learning. Our training courses are comprehensive and cover all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.

Envico is working in partnership with Phoenix Health & Safety offering NEBOSH training and is not accredited by or associated with NEBOSH, IOSH or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.