What makes an injury reportable under RIDDOR?
For an injury to be reportable under RIDDOR, it must satisfy certain criteria. Firstly, the injury must be the result of a RIDDOR reportable accident. This means that the accident causing the injury must be work-related. Accidents outside of work are not reportable.
Do I need to report non-fatal accidents to RIDDOR?
Injuries that last over 3 days should be recorded in an accident book but does not need to be reported under RIDDOR. Non-fatal accidents to members of the public If a member of the public is injured in your workplace and need hospital treatment for that injury, you’ll need to report this.
Do I need a RIDDOR report?
If an accident occurs in the workplace that falls under RIDDOR, the employer must report it. This must be done within the allowable time limits and can be done using the online reporting tool. If you have suffered following an accident at work, you don’t need to wait for a RIDDOR report before starting a claim.