RIDDOR REPORTING OF INJURIES DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES

RIDDOR REPORTING OF INJURIES, DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES • • All employers and people who are in control of work premises have duties under RIDDOR. All work related incidents and accidents must be reported to RIDDOR and applies to all work activities.

WHY REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS AND ILL HEALTH MUST BE REPORTED AS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT IN ORDER FOR THE HSE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ACCESS ALL RISKS AND INVESTIGATE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. ADVICE IS ALSO GIVEN TO REDUCE THE ANY INJURY, ILL HEALTH AND ACCIDENTAL LOSS. WHEN TO REPORT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURIES IF AN EMPLOYEE OR SELF-EMPLOYED PERSON SUFFERS A MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH, INCLUDING AS THE RESULT OF PHYSICAL VIOLENCE DEATH OF A MEMBER OF PUBLIC DO NOT HESITATE TO NOTIFY THE ENFORCING AGENCY GIVING DETAILS ON YOUR BUSINESS, THE INJURED PARTY AND THE ACCIDENT

THE WEST CHESHIRE COLLEGE ALSO HAS A STATUTORY DUTY: • To contact the health and Safety Executive if any occurrence of disease or reportable accidents. • Inform the relevant bodies. • Carry out investigations • Safekeeping of all relevant documentation

COLLEGE MANAGEMENT TEAM All staff are aware of the college procedure for reporting: • Work related accidents • Ill health • Incidents and dangerous occurrences Inform all staff of RIDDOR Risk reduction is the result of accident logging and reporting.

WAYS TO MINIMALIZE ACCIDENTS AND REOCCURRING v. Ensure fire Risk assessment is carried out v. Maintain fire precautions v. Good housekeeping including safety practical's v. Notify staff of any identified risks v. Provide staff training and instructing v. Include any person to be assisting with responsibilities where necessary

• GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION: REPORTING CERTAIN INCIDENTS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT ALL INJURIES LISTED UNDER TYPES OF REPORTABLE INJURIES WORK RELATED INJURIES HOW TO REPORT: FILL IN AN ON-LINE FORM: TO WWW. HSE. GOV. UK/RIDDOR TELEPHONE