Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 Flashcards
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What is the RIDDOR?
It requires employers to keep written records of and to report work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What incidents need to be reported to the HSE?
Work-related accidents that cause death.
Work-related accidents that cause serious injuries.
Diagnosed cases of certain work-related diseases.
Incidents that have potential to cause harm.
What should the records include?
Any accidents, occupational disease or dangerous occurrence that requires reporting under RIDDOR.
Any other occupational accident causing injuries that result in a worker being away from work or incapacitated for more than 7 consecutive days.
What is an accident book?
It is when accidents are reported when a worker is unable to work for 3 consecutive days.
This is reported by the employer.
What information should be recorded into the accident book?
Date, time and place of the event.
Details of those involved.
Summary of what happened.
Details of the injury or illness that resulted.
Why should employers keep records of incidents?
Collect information to help them properly manage health and safety risks in their workplace.
Use the information as an aid to risk assessments.
Develop solutions to potential risks.
Help prevent injuries and ill-health.
Help control costs from accidental loss or fines.
What is Public Health England (PHE)?
It aims to detect possible outbreaks of disease and epidemics as rapidly as possible.
It is a statutory duty of the employees to notify them about serious diseases and illnesses.
What are some examples of diseases and illnesses that should be reported to PHE?
Anthrax.
Food poisoning.
Hepatitis.
Legionella.
Malaria.
Measles.
Meningitis.
Salmonella.
Tetanus.
Tuberculosis.
Typhoid.
Typhus.
