The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance and online reporting forms to help businesses in England, Scotland, and Wales understand when and how to report workplace injuries, incidents, or dangerous occurrences under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). Different rules apply in Northern Ireland.
RIDDOR affects both employers and companies that hire self-employed contractors. The new HSE guidance on RIDDOR doesn't change any legal requirements, but offers more advice on when a report is necessary and who is responsible for reporting.
The guidance explains what counts as a “work-related” accident, clarifies when an occupational disease is not reportable, and provides clearer instructions on reporting incidents where an employee is absent for over seven days due to an injury.
The employer or the person in charge of the premises must report injuries or incidents affecting employees or self-employed workers. Specified workplace injuries, occupational diseases, deaths, gas incidents, and dangerous occurrences must also be reported by law.
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