Accident Reporting
What truly matters is establishing the right processes to minimise risks, reporting incidents accurately and promptly when necessary, and doing everything possible to prevent them from recurring.
Sounds easier said than done, doesn’t it?
That’s where we come in. As Health & Safety specialists, we excel in this field. We’ll collaborate with you to develop safe working practices, guide you on when and why incidents need to be escalated, and ensure you understand how to report them correctly in compliance with legal requirements.
Plus, we’ll implement measures to prevent repeat incidents. Should a serious incident occur, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
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RIDDOR Reporting Information
RIDDOR Reporting Categories
The seven reportable categories under RIDDOR are:
- Deaths
- Specified injuries
- Injuries of over seven consecutive days
- Injuries to people not at work
- Some work-related diseases
- Dangerous occurrences
- Gas incidents
How should accidents be reported?
How an accident is reported really depends on the workplace itself but, as standard, all accidents in the workplace should be recorded in an accident book or other means, in line with the requirements set out by GDPR and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Consequences for not reporting?
An employer is legally required to report any injuries that occur in the
workplace. If they fail to do so, it could result in legal action and
even prosecution.
Common workplace accidents
Workplace Injury – 2023/24
Slips, Trips or Falls remain at the top 31%
138 Workers killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24
4.1 million Working days lost due to workplace non-fatal injuries according to self-reports from the Labour Force Survey in 2023/24
Common causes of work related ilness
Work Related ill-Health – 2023/24
Highest area Stress, depression or Anxiety 46%
1.7 million Workers suffering from work-related ill health (new or long-standing) in 2023/24
Cost to Britain
Costs To Britain –
ill Health 67% (£12.6 Billion)
£21.6 billion Annual costs of workplace injury and new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23, excluding long latency illness such as cancer