Miscellaneous

Question 1

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 1

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Question 2

What injuries should be reported to RIDDOR?

Answer 2

The accident is work-related, and
it results in a reportable injury. examples include:
+ fractures (other than to fingers, thumbs, and toes)
+ amputation of an arm, hand, finger, thumb, leg, foot or toe
+ any injury likely to cause permanent blinding or reduction in sight in one or both eyes
+ any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs in the chest or abdomen
+ serious burns (including scalding) which:
- cover more than 10% of the body
- cause significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system, or other vital organs
+ any scalping requiring hospital treatment
+ any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia
+ any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which:
- leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness
- requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours

Question 3

What is the overall organisation that supervises RIDDOR?

Answer 3

HSE - Health and safety executive