WorksheetsRIDDOR Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
Which one of these accidents would need to be reported?
Burning yourself on a cooking pot at home
A malpractice while under medical or dental treatment
A road collision on your way to the supermarket
Fractures (excluding fingers, thumbs and toes)
As an employee, what should you do if you have a work-related incident?
Call up a RIDDOR support number
Tell your employer or a responsible person so they can report it under RIDDOR
Only report it once you have finished the task
Write down the accident details and send a hard copy to RIDDOR
What is the technical term for a near miss?
A dangerous occurrence
A close incident
A dangerous situation
A hazardous occurrence
Who should submit a RIDDOR report?
Employees
People in control of the premises
Members of the public
The police
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
What is the usual system for recording minor accidents in the workplace?
Accident book
Verbal report
Email notification
Text message
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 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 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
