Service Description: Employers have a duty to report certain dangerous occurrences and accidents at work to the council, who will then investigate any incidents. The outcome of these enquiries usually involves the giving of advice to the employer. If a blatant breach of requirements is identified as the main reason for an accident happening, then formal action will be taken. Accidents in offices, shops, hotels and catering, and leisure activities are covered by Environmental Health Officers (from the IOW Council); Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (see link below) cover factories, farms and building sites.
Also known as:- Health & Safety at Work - investigation
Answer: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) requires the following work related incidents to be reported: • deaths; • major injuries; • over-3-day injuries: - where an employee or self-employed person has an accident and the person is away from work or unable to work normally for more than 3 days. • injuries to members of the public where they are taken to hospital; work-related diseases; and • dangerous occurrences: - where something happens that does not result in a reportable injury but which could have done. For more information telephone the Incident Contact Centre direct on 0845 300 9923 or visit the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) web site via the related link - Related Link