RIDDOR Changes

Changes to the way Incidents are reported to the HSE have come into effect.

Businesses have a responsibility to report incidents and accidents under the RIDDOR regulations. Up to now it has been possible to do that by phoning the HSE. However on 12 September this system was moved to an online reporting system.

From 30 September 2011 anyone seeking basic health and safety advice from the HSE Infoline telephone service needs to know that this service will cease to exist. Businesses will instead be directed to the HSE's RIDDOR website. This is a vast website with a variety of matters covered.

Only fatalities and major injuries can now be reported via the phone to the HSE. It is recognised that in these traumatic cases, speaking to another human who can help them, is the most beneficial way of dealing with the situation.

All other work related injuries which are reportable under RIDDOR can be reported using one of 7 new online forms.

For more details, you can visit the HSE's RIDDOR website, or download our RIDDOR mini e-book.