Incident and accident investigations are essential for finding the real causes of workplace events, preventing a repeat, and demonstrating legal compliance. At Fiontar Group, we carry out detailed incident and accident investigations for organisations across Ireland and the UK—helping you learn fast, correct the underlying issues, and satisfy HSA/HSE reporting duties.
We combine root-cause analysis techniques with clear, actionable reports so you can protect people, reputation, and productivity.
What Our Incident and Accident Investigations Cover
- Immediate site attendance to secure evidence and interview witnesses
- Fact-finding, timeline reconstruction and photographic records
- Root-cause analysis using methods such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Evaluation against legislation (RIDDOR, HSA reporting rules) and ISO 45001
- Recommendations for corrective and preventive actions, with priorities
- Liaison with insurers, enforcement bodies, and worker representatives
- Follow-up audits to verify close-out and measure improvement
How We Conduct Workplace Investigations
- Preserve & Collect – secure the scene, gather physical and digital evidence
- Analyse – identify immediate, underlying and root causes
- Report – issue a clear, legally robust investigation report within agreed timeframes
- Act – support you in implementing controls, training or engineering changes
- Review – verify that actions are effective and update risk assessments
Who Needs Incident & Accident Investigation Services
- Contractors and principal contractors managing multiple sites
- Facilities and operations managers facing near-misses or lost-time injuries
- Companies preparing RIDDOR or HSA reports after a reportable event
- Organisations seeking independent, third-party root-cause expertise
- Insurers or legal teams requiring objective evidence and analysis
Why Fiontar Group for Safety Investigations
- Dual-jurisdiction expertise – Irish (HSA) & UK (HSE/RIDDOR) frameworks
- Qualified investigators with construction, manufacturing and logistics experience
- Rapid mobilisation—on-site support typically within 24 hours of notification
- Action-orientated reports that highlight practical fixes, not theory
- End-to-end support including follow-up audits and training
Related Services
External Resources
- HSA – Accident & Dangerous Occurrence Reporting (Ireland)
- HSE – RIDDOR: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences (UK)
- HSE – Investigating Accidents and Incidents (HSG 245)
Need Help With an Incident? Contact Us Today
Need an independent incident investigation or assistance with a reportable accident?
Talk to Fiontar Group today and restore safety, compliance and confidence.
