What is RIDDOR and why is it important?
What is RIDDOR and why is it important?
RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) is a UK health and safety legislation. It applies to all ‘responsible persons’ and requires them to correctly report and keep a record of certain injuries and incidents that happen at work.
What things must be reported to RIDDOR?
accidents resulting in the death of any person. accidents resulting in specified injuries to workers. non-fatal accidents requiring hospital treatment to non-workers. dangerous occurrences.
How does RIDDOR define an accident?
In relation to RIDDOR, an accident is a separate, identifiable, unintended incident, which causes physical injury. This specifically includes acts of non-consensual violence to people at work.
Who does RIDDOR apply to?
Only ‘responsible persons’ including employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises should submit reports under RIDDOR. If you are an employee (or representative) or a member of the public wishing to report an incident about which you have concerns, please refer to our advice.
What is a major injury under RIDDOR?
Major injuries that happen at work are reportable under RIDDOR. The types of injuries include fractures, amputations, serious burns and loss of consciousness.
What is the RIDDOR Act 1995?
RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. By law it is required for employers, as well as people who are self-employed and people who are in control of a premises, to report specified incidents in the workplace.
What is RIDDOR reportable?
The RIDDOR definition or an incident that is classed as ‘RIDDOR reportable’ is ‘A work related death, a work related specified major injury, a work related over-7-day incapacitation injury, a work related 3 day work incapacitaion injury, a work related disease or work related dangerous occurrence’.
What are reportable incidents?
A reportable incident are unplanned events or situations that result in, or have the potential to result in injury, ill health, damage or loss. An incident report should be completed immediately after an incident has occurred and appropriate corrective action followed.