What is RIDDOR?
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is a UK legislation that requires employers, the self-employed, and those in control of work premises to report and keep records of work-related accidents, injuries, diseases, and near-misses that occur in the workplace.
What Does RIDDOR Stand For?
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
When Should RIDDOR be Used?
RIDDOR must be used when specific work-related incidents occur, such as fatalities, specified injuries, dangerous occurrences, and occupational diseases.
- Fatalities – All work-related deaths must be reported without delay.
- Specified Injuries – These include fractures (except to fingers, thumbs, or toes), amputations, serious burns, loss of sight, and other serious injuries.
- Dangerous Occurrences – Near-misses that could have resulted in a serious accident or injury must be reported.
- Occupational Diseases – Certain work-related illnesses such as asthma, dermatitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome must be reported.
Examples of RIDDOR Reporting
For example, if a construction worker falls and breaks his leg, this would be considered a specified injury and should be reported under RIDDOR. Similarly, if a gas leak occurs in a workplace but no one is injured, it would still be considered a dangerous occurrence and should be reported.
Case Studies
In a case study involving a manufacturing plant, an employee suffered a serious burn while working with hot machinery. The incident was reported under RIDDOR, and an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the accident and prevent future occurrences.
RIDDOR Statistics
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there were 69,208 non-fatal injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR in 2020/21. This highlights the importance of reporting and recording workplace incidents to improve safety standards.
