When a workplace accident, injury, or dangerous occurrence takes place, a high-quality investigation is not simply about satisfying regulatory requirements — it is the most effective way to understand what went wrong and prevent it from happening again. The Health and Safety Executive’s data shows that in 2023/24, over 60,000 non-fatal injuries to employees were reported under RIDDOR across Great Britain, with the true Labour Force Survey figure closer to 604,000.
In the South West, the non-fatal workplace injury rate of 2,630 cases per 100,000 workers sits significantly above the national average. Work-related injuries and ill health are estimated to cost UK employers £22.9 billion annually — and an inadequate investigation response can compound that liability, leaving businesses vulnerable to HSE prosecution, civil claims, and lasting reputational damage.
Our investigations go beyond the surface-level facts. We identify the underlying systemic causes behind incidents, producing reports that genuinely reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
JCT Health & Safety Consulting Ltd is led by Caspar Thomas, a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) — the gold-standard professional designation in UK health and safety, recognised by the HSE and employers across every sector.
We are registered on the government-endorsed Occupational Safety Consultants Register (OSHCR), giving Bristol businesses independent assurance that our advice meets national professional standards.
Every business we work with receives clear, proportionate advice — not jargon-heavy reports that gather dust on a shelf. We focus on what is actionable, realistic, and relevant to your specific premises and workforce.
We are based in Bristol and support businesses across the city and wider South West — including Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and beyond. Local knowledge, local commitment.
We respond promptly to all enquiries and pride ourselves on making the compliance process as straightforward as possible for Bristol business owners and managers.
As quickly as possible. Evidence degrades rapidly after an incident — witnesses’ recollections fade, scenes are disturbed, and documentation can be lost. We recommend contacting JCT Health & Safety Consulting Ltd immediately following any significant workplace incident to ensure the investigation captures the most accurate picture of events.
A high-quality investigation report demonstrates that your organisation took the incident seriously and acted responsibly. While it does not confer automatic legal protection, it is a material factor in any HSE investigation or civil proceedings — showing due diligence and a genuine commitment to learning from the event. We always recommend seeking legal advice in parallel where enforcement action is a possibility.
We investigate a wide range of workplace incidents, including slips, trips and falls, manual handling injuries, workplace transport accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, and incidents involving members of the public. We work across all sectors and premises types throughout Bristol and the South West.