It is a legal requirement to report certain accidents and incidents under the RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
An employer and the self-employed must report certain incidents, accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences and diseases arising at work.
It is an offence not to report a reportable accident. You are strongly advised to report an accident or incident as soon as possible.
Who has to make a report?
- An employer
- A person who is self-employed
- Someone in control of work premises
All have legal duties under RIDDOR that require you to report and record some work-related accidents by the quickest means possible.
What is reportable?
The Health and Safety Executive has full details of reportable incidents.
How do I report accidents and incidents?
You can report directly via the Health and Safety Executive reporting website.
What can I do if an accident has not been reported?
You should make a complaint to us as soon as possible.
It is very important that accidents are reported. Not only because it is a legal requirement but to ensure that any accidents are investigated fully and that any problems do not happen again.
Contact Us
Environmental Health and Safety
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF
Telephone 0300 555 2345
Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 5pm
Offices are closed at weekends and Bank Holidays.
