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Accident Investigations: Turning incidents into insights

Accident investigations are vital for workplace safety and compliance. At Green Hat Consulting, we provide impartial accident investigation services to identify root causes, prevent recurrence, and ensure your business meets Health and Safety standards.

Why are accident investigations important?

Accident investigations are more than just a compliance requirement, they are an opportunity to learn and improve. A proper investigation helps you:

  • Identify Root Causes: Understand why an incident occurred and address underlying issues.
  • Prevent Recurrence: Implement effective measures to avoid future accidents.
  • Ensure Compliance: Meet legal obligations for reporting and investigating workplace incidents.
  • Protect Your Business: Reduce liability, improve safety culture, and build trust with employees and stakeholders.

Our accident investigation services

1. Comprehensive incident analysis

Our experts conduct in-depth investigations to understand all aspects of the incident, including:

  • Root Cause Analysis: Identifying the underlying factors that led to the accident.
  • Incident Reconstruction: Examining what happened, how it happened, and why.
  • Documentation Review: Analysing existing risk assessments, RAMS, and safety policies.

2. Reporting and recommendations

We provide clear, actionable insights in our reports, including:

  • Detailed Incident Reports: Documenting findings, evidence, and conclusions.
  • Corrective Action Plans: Practical steps to address the causes and improve safety measures.
  • Policy and Procedure Updates: Recommendations to strengthen your Health and Safety systems.

3. Support with HSE reporting

If required, we assist with:

  • RIDDOR Reporting: Ensuring compliance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
  • Liaison with Authorities: Acting as your representative during investigations or audits.

4. Post-incident training

We help your team learn from the incident by offering:

  • Toolbox Talks: Addressing the specific risks related to the accident.
  • Safety Workshops: Reinforcing good practices and safety culture.

Why choose Green Hat Consulting?

  • Impartial Expertise: Objective investigations conducted by experienced consultants.
  • Tailored Solutions: Recommendations specific to your industry, site, and operations.
  • Proactive Support: Helping you prevent accidents, not just respond to them.
  • Regulatory Confidence: Ensuring your compliance with legal and industry standards.

The benefits of professional accident investigations

  • Enhanced Safety: Identify and address risks to create a safer workplace.
  • Improved Compliance: Avoid fines and legal issues by meeting regulatory requirements.
  • Business Continuity: Minimise disruption and maintain productivity.
  • Safety Culture Growth: Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Let’s learn from every incident

Accidents are unfortunate, but they are also an opportunity to make meaningful changes. Trust Green Hat Consulting to provide expert guidance and practical solutions for your accident investigation needs.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and protect your business from future risks.

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Supporting the construction industry

““The Green Hat Consulting team have worked many times for John Weaver Contractors and I have always found them to be very approachable, innovative and professional with their approach to all appointed duties. They have never failed to deliver upon our expectations and I will have no hesitation in appointing them to assist with our business needs in the future, their can-do attitude is a credit to the industry.””
Terry Edwards
Managing Director, John Weaver Contractors
“In our business compliance is king. Compliance is becoming more onerous and complex as time goes on. We chose to partner with Green Hat Consulting for our business compliance requirements. This has freed up considerable time and resources for us. From basic management systems to ISO Standards, Audits and Inspections – they had a suite of compliance services for us to choose from.”
Marc Gunter
Managing Director, Blues Electrical
““ Appointing Green Hat as our Principal Designer early in the RIBA stage process allowed all stakeholders to be on the same page. No one can say they were ‘unaware’. There are inevitably changes in design that occur in a project. Early PD appointment provides flexibility for changes but not at the cost of delays or unforeseen problems along the line.””
Andrew Davies
Project Manager, Lovell
““Clear communication to all stakeholders from architects and designers to specifiers and engineers is key to a successful project. Noticing potential improvements in proposed designs and the actual building work is key to delivering a project on time and on budget. It is so refreshing to work with a professional design team who share these values.””
Steve Knapton
Project Manager - Ty Hafan
““I strive for excellence in my own building and design business and have been delighted in our partnership with Green Hat Consulting who reflect the same excellent standards. They are constantly trying to raise the bar in health and safety compliance.””
Russell Everett
Managing Director, Excel Homes
““Working with Green Hat has given us enhanced status in our bids and tenders and has allowed us to now work with Tier one providers. We now a first class compliance regime to match the rest of our business.””
Jason Quinn
Managing Director, AMROC Heating Services
“”Andrew and the team are experts in their field and so easy to work with. Our retainer agreement means we have all our compliance needs met with one monthly payment.””
Mathew Pritchard
Managing Director, Evan Pritchard Contractors

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