What accidents need to be reported under RIDDOR?

When do I need to report an incident?

accidents resulting in the death of any person.
accidents resulting in specified injuries to workers.
non-fatal accidents requiring hospital treatment to non-workers.
dangerous occurrences.

What are examples of reportable incidents?

Examples of reportable incidents

Road-traffic accidents/accidents caused by vehicles on a road. Q.
Violence at work. Q.
Injuries in schools. Q.
Gas incidents. Q.
People not at work. Q.
Suicide and self-harm. Q.
Mental health issues. Q.
Occupational diseases. For a disease to be reportable:

How many reportable incidents under RIDDOR are there?

These are incidents that have the potential to cause injury or ill health. In total, there are 27 dangerous occurrences that will apply to most workplaces.

What accidents should be reported to HSE?

What must be reported?

Deaths and injuries caused by workplace accidents.
Occupational diseases.
Carcinogens mutagens and biological agents.
Specified injuries to workers.
Dangerous occurrences.
Gas incidents.

What is not reportable to RIDDOR?

Reports on the following are not required under RIDDOR: accidents during medical or dental treatment, or during any examination carried out or supervised by a doctor or dentist.

What are non reportable accidents?

When you are involved in a relatively minor automobile accident with property damage to the vehicles estimated at less than $1,500 and there are no injuries reported at the scene, the officer will most likely designate your accident as “non reportable”.

Is a broken finger a RIDDOR?

Fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes Self-diagnosed ‘suspected fractures’ are not reportable.

Does Covid come under RIDDOR?

There is no requirement under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) to report incidents of disease or deaths of members of the public, patients, care home residents or service users from COVID-19.

Are Broken Fingers RIDDOR reportable?

What is reportable accident?

Reportable accidents include all work-related accidents that result in deaths; injuries; illnesses; incidents or near-misses (see the following definition for OSHA Recordable Accident ); and accidents involving a State/third party motor vehicle/vessel, property or equipment.