The investigations of accidents and incidents is a core part of the field of safety management and this book sees a discussion of accidents and incidents and the legislation relevant to preventing, investigating and reporting these incidents. The author also takes a look at accident causation theories, accidents and their effects, accident prevention and reporting. The economic impact of accidents and incidents warrants a commitment to understanding and preventing these accidents and incidents and this book provides the knowledge with which this can be achieved.

·         Historical background

·         Legislation related to incident/accident investigation and reporting

·         Accident causation theories

·         Effects of accidents & ethics in safety

·         Accident investigation analysis

·         Accident reporting

Safety management students, managers and business owners, safety officers and practitioners will find value in this book

Learning outcomes and key terms guide students and practitioners through the information in this book

Informative to both seasoned and newly appointed safety practitioners

Information is applicable to all types of organisations