Reporting injury causing reportable incapacity
Over-7-day injury (England, Wales and Scotland)
Injuries that are not specified but last more than 7 consecutive days (not counting the day of the accident but including non-workdays) must be reported to the HSE within 15 days. This applies to accidents connected with work (including physical violence) involving employees or self-employed people working on your premises.
The incident should be noted in the business's accident book if the worker is off work for more than 3 days following the accident.
Over-3-day injury (Northern Ireland)
Injuries that are not major but last more than 3 consecutive days (not counting the day of the accident but including non-workdays) must be reported to the enforcing authority within 10 days. This applies to accidents connected with work (including physical violence) involving employees or self-employed people working on your premises. You must use form NI2508 to report these injuries.
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