Qualification details
OSA UK Award in Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis is an OSA qualification designed for supervisors, managers, safety practitioners, and investigators responsible for learning from accidents, incidents, and near misses. It provides structured learning in scene management, evidence collection, interviewing, causal analysis, reporting, and corrective-action follow-up.
What learners will develop
- Preserve relevant evidence and gather reliable information systematically.
- Distinguish immediate, underlying, and root causes without assigning premature blame.
- Produce clear findings and recommend corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
Application and assessment
Learners are expected to apply these principles to realistic workplace situations and demonstrate understanding appropriate to the qualification level. Approved centres should confirm current delivery, practical activity, and assessment requirements before enrolment.