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Record and Securely Hold All Work-Related Accidents
When any work-related accident occurs, regardless of its severity, it is essential to maintain accurate records in compliance with Data Protection Regulations. This legal requirement ensures the security and confidentiality of accident information. Accident books are designed to assist in recording the appropriate details, often accompanied by instructions to ensure accurate reporting.
Reporting Obligations and Injuries Covered
Under RIDDOR, certain accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This includes all work-related deaths, injuries to workers and non-workers, and acts of physical violence towards workers. The HSE provides a comprehensive list of reportable injuries, including:
Extended Absence Due to Accidents
When an employee or self-employed individual is unable to work or perform their usual duties for more than seven consecutive days following an accident, it must also be reported under RIDDOR.
Reporting Injuries to the Public
If a member of the public sustains an injury in a work-related accident requiring hospital treatment, it must be reported. Details of the specific treatment received are not necessary for reporting purposes. Incidents where individuals are taken to the hospital as a precaution without any injury do not require reporting.
Reporting Requirements for Hospital Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
Accidents occurring within hospitals need to be reported only if they fall under the specified injuries listed in RIDDOR. Dangerous occurrences encompass near-miss events that have the potential to cause harm. While not all dangerous occurrences require reporting, most workplaces should be aware of the 27 categories of such incidents. Examples include the collapse of lifts or lifting equipment, contact between plant or equipment and overhead power lines, or explosions and fires leading to work cessation exceeding 24 hours.
Specific Categories for Certain Workplaces
Mines, quarries, offshore workplaces, certain transport systems, and reportable gas incidents related to the distribution, import, filling, or supplying of flammable gas have additional reporting categories specific to their respective industries.
