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NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
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1.1
Incident terminology, arguments for investigations and 
management system requirements
This chapter will introduce students to some key terminology used in incident investigation via the ‘key terms’ box. It will also 
look at the types of injuries likely to be encountered in the workplace. The chapter then goes on to explore the moral, legal and 
financial reasons for investigating incidents along with health and safety management system requirements for investigating 
incidents. It also looks at why monitoring and acting on near-miss data is important within an organisation. The final part of the 
chapter will look at why it is important to co-operate with regulators and the role of insurers in incident investigations.
Learning outcome
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Understand incident terminology, the moral, legal and financial arguments for investigations and management system 
requirements.