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WorksheetsReporting incidents RIDDOR
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations
Who is responsible for reporting incidents under RIDDOR?
Employees
Employers and self employed
Clients
Anyone
What types of incidents must be reported under RIDDOR? (Select all that apply)
Work-related accidents causing death
Minor injuries
Diagnosed cases of certain industrial diseases
Dangerous occurrences
How long must an injury incapacitate a worker before it must be reported under RIDDOR?
More than 3 days
More than 7 days
More than 10 days
More than 1 day
What is the main purpose of an inspection following a reportable accident?
To assign blame
To determine the cause and prevent recurrence
To document the incident for insurance purposes
To be able to amend risk assessments
What must employers provide to safety representatives during an inspection?
Financial compensation
Facilities and assistance
Legal advice
A canteen
What is the usual system for recording minor accidents in the workplace?
Accident book
Verbal report
Email notification
Text message
What should be done if a worker is incapacitated for more than three days but less than seven days?
Record in the accident book
What should be done if a worker is incapacitated for more than three days but less than seven days?
Report to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Keep accurate records in the accident book
No action required
Ask for a medical report
What is the legal framework that supports RIDDOR?
Employment Rights Act 1996
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Data Protection Act 2018
Equality act 2011
What should be included in a RIDDOR report? (Select all that apply)
Date and time of the incident
Details of the injured person
Description of the incident
witness statements
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to RIDDOR?
To offer legal representation
To provide financial support
To enforce the regulations
To look after the employee
What is considered a dangerous occurrence under RIDDOR?
A minor cut or bruise
A near miss that could have caused serious injury
A verbal altercation
What is the consequence of failing to report a RIDDOR incident?
Legal penalties
Verbal warning
No consequence
