While there are no alterations to legal obligations, the revised guidance aims to enhance your comprehension of when and how to submit reports under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
Key revisions to the guidance include:
- Direct links to specific types of reportable incidents, facilitating quicker determination of whether reporting is necessary.
- Enhanced clarity regarding who should and shouldn’t report incidents under RIDDOR.
- Improved explanation of what constitutes a ‘work-related’ accident.
- Clarification on instances when an occupational disease is not deemed reportable.
- Increased transparency regarding the reporting requirements for absences exceeding 7-days
Significant updates to the reporting forms comprise:
- Prioritisation of questions concerning the severity of injuries, expediting the determination of reportability.
- Integration of pop-up messages to guide users if an incident does not warrant reporting.
- Enhanced usability of the forms through improved guidance.
- Expanded options for individuals to specify gender when completing the relevant fields.