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Accident & Incident Investigation Services

Independent workplace accident and incident investigations, helping businesses understand what happened, identify root causes and take practical corrective action after accidents, near misses or safety concerns.
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When Accident Investigation Support May Be Needed

This service is for employers, contractors and managers who need clear, independent support after a workplace accident, near miss or safety concern.

C&C can help where the cause is unclear, further action is needed or your business requires an impartial review and practical recommendations.

  • An employee, contractor or visitor has been injured
  • A near miss has highlighted a serious risk
  • A client, insurer or regulator has requested more information
  • Your internal team needs independent support
  • You need to confirm whether procedures were followed
  • You want to prevent the same issue from happening again
  • You need a clear written report and practical recommendations
  • You are unsure what steps to take next
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Not Sure What to Do After an Incident?

If an accident or serious near miss has just happened, it can be difficult to know what to do first. C&C can help you preserve important information, take a structured approach and move from uncertainty to clear next steps.

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Why Investigate Workplace Accidents and Near Misses?

A workplace investigation helps your business understand what happened, identify why it happened and take appropriate action.

The purpose is not to assign blame. A good investigation looks at the wider system, including training, supervision, equipment, communication, working methods and the controls that were in place.

Even where an incident appears minor, it may reveal weaknesses that could contribute to a more serious event in future. Investigating early helps your business learn from what happened and reduce the chance of it happening again.

A clear investigation also demonstrates that the business has taken the incident seriously and acted responsibly, particularly where clients, insurers or external bodies require evidence of what happened and what action has been taken.

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What C&C Can Help With

Our investigation support can include practical help with reviewing what happened, gathering evidence and identifying the actions needed to reduce future risk.

The aim is not simply to record what happened. It is to help your business understand the cause, reduce future risk and demonstrate that suitable action has been taken.

  • Reviewing the accident or incident location
  • Gathering and recording evidence
  • Reviewing existing health and safety documents
  • Speaking to witnesses and relevant team members
  • Identifying immediate, underlying and root causes
  • Reviewing whether suitable control measures were in place
  • Preparing a clear investigation report
  • Recommending practical corrective actions
  • Supporting improvements to policies, procedures or training

Why Use Independent Investigation Support?

A Clear External View

Independent support can be particularly useful where an incident is serious, sensitive or disputed, or where the business wants an impartial view of the facts.

Credible Findings

An external investigation can give greater confidence to managers, employees, clients and other parties that the incident has been reviewed carefully and objectively.

Practical Next Steps

C&C helps turn the findings into clear recommendations, giving your business a practical route forward rather than leaving you with a report and no clear action plan.

How the Process Works

  1. 01

    Tell Us What Happened

    Contact C&C with details of the accident, near miss or concern, including when it happened, who was involved and what support you need.

  2. 02

    We Review the Evidence

    An adviser attends the incident location, gathers and reviews evidence such as photographs, statements, existing documents, risk assessments, method statements and site records.

  3. 03

    We Identify the Causes

    We look beyond the immediate event to understand any underlying issues and root causes, such as unclear procedures, poor communication, unsuitable controls or gaps in training.

  4. 04

    We Provide Clear Recommendations

    You receive practical advice and, a written report setting out the findings and recommended next steps.

  5. 05

    You Can Take Action With Confidence

    The outcome is a clearer understanding of what happened, what needs to change and how to reduce the risk of similar incidents.

Incident Types Where We May Attend

Not all incidents require our incident/accident investigation services. Common incidents such as fatal accidents, specified reportable injuries, injuries resulting in seven or more days off work, and reoccuring incidents highlighting trends in your business. These are often reasons for engaging our accident/incident services, or as part of our support package services.

Manual handling Slips, trips and falls Working at height Vehicle or plant-related incidents Machinery or equipment issues Unsafe systems of work Poor supervision or communication Inadequate training Construction site hazards Workplace layout or housekeeping Failure to follow existing procedures

Ad Hoc Support

This service can be purchased as a standalone option, ideal for one-off support or project-specific health and safety needs.

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Is Included in our Service Packages

You can include this service within a tailored package, offering ongoing support and better value for long-term compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of an accident investigation?

The purpose is to understand what happened, identify why it happened and recommend practical steps to prevent similar incidents in future.

Do we need to investigate near misses?

Yes, near misses can reveal serious risks before someone is injured. Investigating them can help prevent future accidents.

Can C&C provide an independent investigation?

Yes. C&C can provide external support where an impartial review is useful or where your internal team needs additional expertise.

Will we receive a written report?

Where required, C&C can prepare a clear report setting out the findings, root causes and recommended actions.

Can you help after a construction site incident?

Yes. C&C can support construction businesses, contractors and site teams following accidents, near misses and health and safety concerns.

Can this be part of an ongoing package?

Yes. Accident and incident investigation support can be provided as a standalone service or included within an ongoing health and safety support package.

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