CPD Certified
Reporting Accidents andIncidents.
Learn to report workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses correctly.
£15
2 hours
Self-paced Online
Online
Learn anytime, anywhere
Beginner
Skill level
CPD Certificate of Completion
On passing the final assessment
Course overview
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
What’s included
- Instant access the moment you enrol
- Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet enabled device
- Workplace relevant scenarios and reflective learning activities
- CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment
AssessmentMultiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
Everything at a glance
Self-paced Online
Learn at your own pace.Certified in 2 hours.
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
Who it’s for
Suitable for employees, managers, first aiders, and anyone responsible for workplace incident reporting.
80%
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
A CPD
Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion
Study methods
Online
Flexible learning
Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Dedicated support
support@educateu.comSix modules. One certificate.
Work through each module at your own pace.
Card 01 / 07
Module 1
Introduction
Module 2
Types of Events
Module 3
Responsibilities
Module 4
How to Report
Module 5
Post-Reporting
Module 6
Reporting Culture
Then
80%
in the final multiple-choice assessment earns your CPD.
What you’ll learn
- 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
Who this course is for
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.
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