RIDDOR
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What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR requires employers, the self-employed who control their own work premises, and people who control work premises, to keep record of and report work-related incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or HSENI in Northern Ireland) or the relevant local authority.
Which laws apply?
- The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
- The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (RIDDOR)
Your responsibilities
As an employer you are a responsible person as defined under RIDDOR and are therefore responsible for reporting any:
- Work-related deaths
- Work-related specified injuries (in England, Wales and Scotland) or major injuries (in Northern Ireland)
- Work-related injuries resulting in a worker being incapacitated (unable to function) for over 7 consecutive days for England, Wales and Scotland or 3 consecutive days for Northern Ireland
- Diagnosed cases of reportable occupational diseases
- Exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and biological agents
- Certain dangerous occurrences (incidents with the potential to cause harm)
- Death or major injury in connection with liquefied petroleum gas
You're also responsible for keeping records of any work-related incidents, accidents or dangerous occurrences.
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