There are no changes to legal requirements, but the updated guidance will help you understand how and when to submit a report under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
The improvements are based on feedback gathered from stakeholders.
Main changes to the guidance:
• more direct links to guidance on types of reportable incidents to help you decide whether a report is required
• improved guidance on who should and should not report under RIDDOR
• improved guidance on what is meant by a ‘work-related’ accident
• information on when an occupational disease is not reportable
• increased clarity on when an ‘over-7-day’ absence should be reported
Main changes to the forms:
• questions about severity of injuries have been front loaded to help you quickly decide if your incident is reportable
• pop-up messages now redirect you if the incident is not reportable
• guidance has been improved to make the forms easier to use
Go to the updated guidance on RIDDOR
If you need further assistance concerning reporting requirements see https://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor
Or contact us: ohteam@hawkeshealth.com