RIDDOR

Question 1

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 1

Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurances Regulations

Question 2

When was RIDDOR enacted?

Answer 2

1st October 2013

Question 3

Who does RIDDOR apply to and cover in the workplace?

Answer 3

EVERYONE

Employed, contractors, non-staff, visitors etc.

Question 4

Who is the single point of contact in the event of RIDDOR being enacted?

Answer 4

The Incident Contact Centre (The ICC)

Question 5

What is the notice period for reporting a death?

Answer 5

Immediately

Question 6

What is the notice period for reporting a dangerous work occurence? eg. an explosion

Answer 6

Immediately

Question 7

What is the notice period for a serious incident involving LPG?

This only applies if the company handles importing, filling or supply

Answer 7

Immediately

Question 8

What is the notice period for an injury which prevents a worker from performing their regular work for 3 or more days?

Answer 8

Within 10 days of the incident

Question 9

What is the notice period for an instance of a work-related disease?

For eg. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 9

As soon as possible

Question 10

In the event of a serious incident occuring

name two things that should be done

Six possible answers

Answer 10

• Deal with immediate risks for further injury
• Assess the amount of investigation needed
• Take photos if necessary
• Investigate
• Take steps to prevent a repeat occurence
• Look at near missess and assess property damage

Question 11

In the event of a serious incident occuring

name two things that should be done

Six possible answers

Answer 11

• Deal with immediate risks for further injury
• Assess the amount of investigation needed
• Take photos if necessary
• Investigate
• Take steps to prevent a repeat occurence
• Look at near missess and assess property damage

Question 12

In the event of a serious incident occuring

name two things that should be done

Six possible answers

Answer 12

• Deal with immediate risks for further injury
• Assess the amount of investigation needed
• Take photos if necessary
• Investigate
• Take steps to prevent a repeat occurence
• Look at near missess and assess property damage

Question 13

True or false:
It’s important to focus on the entire incident and what lead up to it, not just the fine details.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

In RIDDOR

True or false:
Employers don’t have a legal duty to report these incidents

Answer 14

False.
Regardless of who it happens to, the employer must make these reports.

Question 15

Under RIDDOR

True or false:
You must collect a few details

Answer 15

False.
As much detail as can be gained must be reported, for eg.
* injured person’s details?
* worst outcome?
* what happened?
* could it happen again?
* are the current operating procedures sufficient?
* and so on.

Question 16

Do principle contractors need to follow RIDDOR?

Answer 16

Yes. EVERYONE is protected by RIDDOR.