SAFETYUNIT SERVICES
INCIDENT & ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Independent, thorough investigation to find causes, not assign blame
20k+
average fine for a health and safety conviction in the UK.
An independent investigation is your strongest defence and your best tool for preventing recurrence.
What this service provides
When a workplace incident occurs, what happens in the hours and days that follow matters enormously. SafetyUnit provides independent, professionally structured investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and producing clear findings you can act on.
The risks of not investigating properly
Recurrence without root cause analysis
Incidents that are not properly investigated tend to recur. The same hazard, the same conditions, the same outcome.
Regulatory and legal exposure
If the HSE investigates and finds you failed to conduct a proper internal investigation, enforcement action becomes significantly more likely.
RIDDOR under-reporting
Failure to correctly identify and report RIDDOR-qualifying events carries its own penalties and leaves your organisation exposed.
Litigation without documentation
Without a properly documented investigation, defending a personal injury claim becomes substantially harder.
What we deliver
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Structured root cause analysis. We use professional investigation methodology to identify what actually caused the incident, not just what happened on the surface.2
Written investigation report. A clear, professional report suitable for internal use, insurers, legal teams, and HSE submission.3
RIDDOR assessment and support. We determine whether an event is RIDDOR-reportable and manage the reporting process if required.4
Recommendations for prevention. Every investigation concludes with practical, prioritised recommendations to prevent recurrence.5
HSE liaison support. At Managed tier and above, we provide initial HSE liaison in the event of a serious incident.
Did you know?
The HSE can investigate any workplace incident. Having your own independent investigation already completed demonstrates you take safety seriously and gives you control of the narrative.