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Independent Incident Investigation

We specialise in conducting independent safety and accident investigations that meet standards similar to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), and, with the clients support, can facilitate re-enactments to support learning through the investigation that offer effective, evidence based safety improvements for your organisation.

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Michelle Stephens MSc CMIOSH

Michelle Stephens is a highly skilled safety investigator trained to MSc level at Cranfield University and specialises in conducting incident investigations and delivering bespoke IOSH approved Incident Investigation training courses. As an experienced Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, Michelle has been operating in the rail industry at senior management level in both corporate and operational health and safety, for more than 27 years.

Michelle also offers professional safety advisory and consultancy services including developing, writing and auditing safety, quality, and environmental management systems, to recognised international standards, and delivering a wide range of safety services and support.

Michelle studied for and achieved her Degree of Master of Science in Safety and Accident Investigation (Rail Transport) at Cranfield University between 2017 and 2021. She has also achieved the Award in Education and Training in 2018.

Over 27 years operational rail experience including track renewals, signalling, light rail, major projects, alliancing, heavy plant, overhead line, and low voltage/high voltage systems

Highly skilled safety investigator, trained to MSc level in Safety and Accident Investigation (Rail Transport), at Cranfield University. The only female to be awarded this qualification in the UK.

Licensed/approved IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) trainer, to deliver the only IOSH approved Rail Incident Investigation training courses

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety

Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

L3 Award in Education and Training

Personal Track Safety (Sentinel) competence

Michelle is the most consummate health and safety professional that I had the pleasure of working with over a number of years. She can visualise solutions in challenging areas and sees that vision through to completion with robust but innovative solutions. Her attention to detail is second to none which makes her one of the UKs most competent and proficient incident investigators.

Stuart Webster-Spriggs, HSQES Director, VolkerRail

I worked with Michelle when she became Investigation lead. Michelle is head and shoulders the best investigator I have ever worked with, this is not something I say lightly as I have worked with some of the best. I worked with Michelle on the development of the IOSH accredited incident investigation course. This course has been recognised as a best-in-class training course, the effort and detail she provided into developing this course was inspirational. Michelle is a pleasure to work with, highly professional and motivates you to be the best you can possibly be.

Seth Harrison, Health and Safety Manager, Balfour Beatty VINCI

Having worked with Michelle for many years, she is a proven and knowledgeable Health and Safety Manager/Investigator. Being instrumental in the development of the IOSH accredited Investigation in the Rail Industry course, Michelle provides great in-depth knowledge during delivery of the training which strengthens organisations and the wider rail industry.

Eddie Lenton, Project Manager, VolkerRail

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If you want a fully independent and impartial investigation to be carried out on behalf of your organisation, get in touch and one of our highly trained investigators will call you to discuss your requirements. We have the experience and the integrity to deliver open and transparent investigations, that will not only support your organisation in making effective safety improvements, but also ensure that learning takes place.

Our Other Services

T&A Safety Services also offer a wide range of professional safety advisory and consultancy services, including Behavioural Based Safety training courses, Culture Surveys, Behavioural Safety Culture Programmes, tailored safety improvement plans/programmes and management system auditing services.

IOSH Approved Rail Incident Investigation Training

Bespoke Incident Investigation Training

Safety Consulting