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Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations…
Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
This act requires employers to report and keep records for three years of work-related accidents that cause death and serious injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences
It requires work settings to have procedures in place for reporting injuries, disease and incidents
It requires employers to provide information and training on reporting injuries, diseases and incidents
This legislation is often known as RIDDOR, it is a legal requirement and requires employers to keep written records of and to report the following incidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Work related accidents that cause death.
Work related accidents that cause serious injury, such as; loss of sight, serious burns, crush injuries- causing organ damage, hypothermia or heat induced illness.
Diagnosed cases of specific types of work related diseases, e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, asbestosis, occupational dermatitis, occupations cancer, occupational asthma, exposure to biological agents.
Incidents that have a potential to cause harm – collapse of equipment, chemical spills and leaks, overflowing drains, gas leaks.
Records of the following must be kept:
Any accident, occupational disease or dangerous occurrence that requires reporting under RIDDOR.
Any other occupational accident causing injuries that result in a worker being away from work for or incapacitated for more than seven working days.
An accident book should be used for any accident (even if not reportable). The following information must be recorded:
Date, time and place of the event.
Details of those involved.
Summary of what has happened.
Details of injury/illness that resulted.
Keeping records enables employers to:
Collect information to help manage health and safety in their work place safely.
Information can be used to aid risk assessment.
Solutions to potential risks can be developed.
Prevention of injuries and ill-health.
Help control accidental loss or fines costs.