The HSE has updated its guidance regarding the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
The guidance has been updated to make it clearer what should be reported under the regulations. It has also removed some ambiguity about who should be reporting, e.g. the responsible person and not the injured party.
The HSE has also refreshed its guidance and online forms so it’s easier to both decide if your incident is reportable and if you should complete a report.
Main changes to the guidance.
There are direct links to guidance on types of reportable incident to help you decide if a report is required, improved guidance detailing the definition of a “work-related” accident, information on when an occupational disease is not reportable and increased clarity on when an “over-seven-day” absence should be reported.
Who should be reporting RIDDOR?
There’s improved guidance on who should and should not report. Reports should only be submitted by the “responsible person” with duties under RIDDOR. This role is now clarified as:
- Employers (in relation to workers)
- Self-employed people
- Those in control of work premises when a reportable work-related accident or event has occurred
Who should not report?
You should not make a report if you are not the responsible person under RIDDOR. So you should not report if you are:
- An injured person (unless you are self-employed)
- A member of the public
- Others who do not have duties under RIDDOR.
Changes to the forms
In a bid to make the forms easier to use questions about severity of injury have been frontloaded to help you quickly decide if your incident is reportable. Questions now include pop-up messages to redirect you if the incident is not reportable.
If you need any help or advice regarding reporting accidents / incidents to the enforcing authorities, please contact Spectra where one of our experienced Consultants will be happy to help.