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  • RIDDOR Reporting | NI, GB and Ireland

    RIDDOR Reporting | NI, GB and Ireland
    Jan 2 2024

    In this guide, we break down RIDDOR NI, GB and Ireland accident reporting into bitesize chunks to help you understand what needs to be done for your business.

    It can be a confusing subject to tackle, and the requirements vary slightly depending on what part of the UK you are in. Firstly then, what is RIDDOR?

    What is RIDDOR?

    The RIDDOR Regulations in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) & Northern Ireland require employers, the self-employed and those in control of premises to report specified workplace incidents.

    Incident and accident reports generated as part of the RIDDOR reporting requirements are sent to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) or HSENI.

    Let's look at how you might go through the process of reporting in this scenario..

    Do You Know what RIDDOR Stands for?

    RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013).

    The regulations form an important aspect of health and safety management for those responsible for reporting.

    Now you know what RIDDOR stands for, for more must-know information for the RIDDOR Regulations, such as, who should report, how to report and when to report - keep reading...

    Accident Reporting Support Bundle

    Download our editable Accident Report Form template bundle below to keep an accurate record of accidents/incidents & investigations in your workplace.

    • Accident Report & Investigation Templates
    • Includes 30-page Expert Guide
    • Editable for your Business
    • Prepared by Chartered H&S Professionals
    Why is RIDDOR important?

    It's not valuable just to know the answer to the question 'What is RIDDOR?', you need to be able to understand why it is important!

    In 2017/18, an estimated 555,000 injuries occurred at work and 1.4 million working people were suffering from a new or ongoing work-related illness. For more in-depth stats, check out our post on UK Health and Safety Statistics.

    The RIDDOR regulations are in place to help keep you and your colleagues safe at work. The legislation is also important because it helps to keep employers accountable to what goes on under their watch.

    In theory, this should also encourage people to follow health and safety procedures in the workplace, which helps to reduce the number of accidents. At least, that is the aim!

    When you follow the RIDDOR reporting requirements, it helps the HSE to gather important data on work-related illness and injury. The information allows them to monitor and track trends, allowing them to invest resource towards education and prevention strategies in future.

    As you can see from the chart above, slips & trips and manual handling are the cause of >50% of the non-fatal RIDDOR accidents.

    When it comes to fatalities, we can also see that the trend is that over 50% of fatalities are caused by either falls from height or being struck by a vehicle or moving object.

    If employers ignore the RIDDOR regulations and fail to report incidents, they are breaking the law.

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  • Safety Glove Ratings | Changes to EN388

    Safety Glove Ratings | Changes to EN388
    Aug 17 2022
    Safety Glove Ratings | Safeti School Thanks for joining us for this short podcast on Safety Glove Ratings | Changes to EN388. As discussed in the podcast, here is a visual depiction of the coding and a couple of examples snippets from actual safety glove ratings on the products themselves. If you have any questions, drop us a message via chat! Here is our YouTube short showing the difference between a Cut Level 1 (Old Test) glove and a Cut Level F (New Test) glove. https://youtube.com/shorts/LXDTC5Wk7Fo Safety Glove Rating | Check the Code
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  • How Many First Aiders Do I Need? | First Aid at Work

    How Many First Aiders Do I Need? | First Aid at Work
    Jul 1 2022
    We are often asked this question by a range of Client's, 'How many First Aider's do I need?'. Let's cut to the chase and try to answer the question.... How Many First Aiders Do I Need? Firstly, we need to determine if your workplace environment is considered low risk e.g. offices, shops. Or, if you operate in a higher risk environment e.g. construction, food processing. Secondly, we must identify how many people are employed by your business. Once you have answered both of the questions above for your business operations, follow the appropriate guidance from Option 1 (Low Risk) and Option 2 (Higher Risk) below: The recommendations below are for guidance purposes only. First Aider needs may vary according to the size, nature and location of a business or organisation and should be assessed by a Competent person. Option 1: Low Risk Environment < 25 Employees The HSE recommends that if work activities are low level hazard (e.g. office or shops) and there’s fewer than 25 employees, only one appointed person as a minimum may be suitable and a first-aider may not be required at all. > 25 Employees If the number of employees in this scenario increases to between 25 and 50, then at least one EFAW first aider is needed. If more than 50 people are employed, then at least one first aider trained in FAW for every 100 employed. 2. Higher Risk Environment <5 Employees If a workplace has higher level hazards present (e.g. warehousing, construction, food processing, heavy engineering), then at least one appointed person is required if there are fewer than five employees. >5 Employees For 5 to 50, at least one first aider trained in FAW or EFAW (depending on the type of injuries that may be sustained) is suggested. When the number of employees exceeds 50, at least 1 first aider trained in FAW for every 50 employed. Do you Need a First Aider? The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations require employers to provide first aid facilities and support that is proportionate to their working environment. (1) An employer shall provide, or ensure that there are provided, such equipment and facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for enabling first-aid to be rendered to his employees if they are injured or become ill at work. First Aid Employers Responsibilities Employers must make sure employees get immediate help if taken ill or injured at work. The law applies to every workplace and to the self-employed. You must have:
    1. a suitably stocked First Aid Kit
    2. an appointed person or people to take charge of first aid arrangements
    3. information for all employees telling them about first aid arrangements
    What 'adequate and appropriate' first aid arrangements are depends on the work you do and where you do it. You're best placed to understand the nature of your work, so you should assess what your first aid needs are. You must consider:
    • the type of the work you do
    • hazards and the likely risk of them causing harm
    • the size of your workforce
    • work patterns of your staff
    • holiday and other absences of those who will be first aiders and appointed persons
    • the history of accidents in your business
    You might also consider:
    • the needs of travelling, remote and lone workers
    • how close your sites are to emergency medical services
    • whether your employees work on shared or multi-occupancy sites
    • first aid for non-employees including members of the public
    You don't have to write down your findings, but if you do, it will allow you to record how you've decided...
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