Health and Safety - Accident Reporting

Reporting Accidents and Cases of Ill-Health

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations requires the reporting of work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences. It applies to all work activities, but not to all incidents.

Reporting certain accidents and cases of ill health arising out of work activities and business undertakings is a legal requirement.

Do the Regulations Affect Me?

If you are an employer, self-employed or in control of work premises you will have duties under the Regulations.

When Do I Need to Act?

You need to report:

• Deaths
• Major injuries
• Accidents resulting in 3 days off work
• Diseases
• Dangerous occurrences
• Death of member of the public
• When a member of the public is taken to hospital

What Do I Need to Do?

Not very much! The reporting procedure has now been changed and from the 12 September 2011 you must report all fatalities or major injuries to employees using the contact number 0845 300 9923.  For all other injuries you must now fill out online forms at http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/report.htm#online which will then be directed to the appropriate enforcing authority.