RIDDOR

Question 1

what is RIDDOR?

Answer 1

to keep employer and employees safe in a working environment, it holds employees responsible.

Question 2

when must the HSE be notified?

Answer 2

1. incidents that cause harm ( fire )
2. work related accidents that cause serious injuries
3. deaths

Question 3

why must incidents be reported?

Answer 3

1. to prevent injuries
2. reduces the likelihood of it happening again
3. risk assessments can be undertaken.

Question 4

what is PHE?

Answer 4

aims to detect possible outbreaks of disease as rapidly as possible

Question 5

what must employers to according to PHE?

Answer 5

STATUTORY DUTY of the employer to notify PHE about serious diseases illnesses such as food poisoning, measles

Question 6

what are key aspects of RIDDOR?

Answer 6

1. staff training on how to report
2. report disease outbreaks
3. keep records of incidents/accidents and near misses