Understanding RIDDOR and Your Reporting Obligations

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) requires employers to report certain workplace incidents to the HSE.

What Must Be Reported?

• Deaths - Any work-related death
• Specified injuries - Fractures, amputations, crush injuries, etc.
• Over-7-day injuries - Incapacitation for more than 7 days
• Occupational diseases - Certain diagnosed conditions
• Dangerous occurrences - Near-misses that could have caused harm

Reporting Deadlines

• Deaths and specified injuries - Report immediately (within 10 days)
• Over-7-day injuries - Report within 15 days
• Occupational diseases - Report as soon as diagnosed

How Accident Book Helps

Accident Book includes a RIDDOR assessment tool that helps you determine if an incident is reportable and tracks your reporting deadlines.