What is RIDDOR and how does it work?
February 22, 2019. 3 min read. RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) is a UK health and safety legislation. It applies to all ‘responsible persons’ and requires them to correctly report and keep a record of certain injuries and incidents that happen at work.
What are the RIDDOR regulations?
RIDDOR Regulations. RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. These Regulations require employers, the self-employed and those in control of premises to report specified workplace incidents.
What is RIDDOR and do I need to report it?
RIDDOR applies to every workplace in the UK, so it's a legal requirement to understand the rules, what you need to report, and when. RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.