WorksheetsRIDDOR 2013 (as amended)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who is primarily responsible for reporting workplace incidents under RIDDOR?
Employee
Employer
Visitor
Contractor
Which of the following injuries must be reported under RIDDOR?
Minor bruises
Fractures (except fingers, toes, thumbs)
Small cuts
Paper cuts
How many days does an employer have to report over-seven-day injuries?
7 days
15 days
30 days
3 days
Dangerous occurrences include:
Slips on wet floors
Structural collapse of scaffolding
Minor cuts
Employee lateness
Occupational diseases that must be reported include:
Asthma caused by work exposure
Common cold
Seasonal allergies
Headache from lack of sleep
Which person is considered a "Responsible Person" under RIDDOR?
Only the HR manager
Anyone controlling work premises
Visitors
Customers
Reporting incidents under RIDDOR is important because:
It avoids taxes
It protects worker safety and ensures legal compliance
It replaces insurance claims
It reduces work hours
RIDDOR requires recording:
Only fatalities
Serious injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences
Minor cuts and bruises
Coffee breaks
Self-employed individuals must:
Report incidents to police
Report incidents that cause harm to themselves or others
Report only if it involves a vehicle
Report only when fines are likely
Which of the following is NOT a dangerous occurrence under RIDDOR?
Explosion
Equipment failure causing near miss
Employee disagreement
Structural collapse
Reporting occupational diseases helps:
Only the employer
Identify workplace hazards and prevent future occurrences
Avoid overtime
Hire more employees
The RIDDOR 2013 applies to:
Only government organizations
All workplaces in the UK including self-employed
Only construction sites
Schools only
A major injury under RIDDOR does NOT include:
a) Amputation
b) Loss of sight
c) Minor scratches
d) Fracture
Which of the following is a correct action after a reportable incident?
Ignore it
Record and report it to enforcing authority
Hide evidence
Wait for media coverage
Who should employees inform if they notice a hazard?
Colleague
Employer or responsible person
Only themselves
Media
Which of the following is considered a near-miss?
Employee trips but is unharmed
Employee is absent
Employee drinks water
Employee completes task early
Over-seven-day injuries refer to:
Injuries causing more than seven days of absence from work
Minor bruises
Any first-aid case
Injuries at home
Fatalities must be reported under RIDDOR:
Within 24 hours
Within 1 month
Within 15 days
Only if someone sues
Reporting data under RIDDOR contributes to:
National safety statistics and prevention measures
Tax calculations
Employee vacation planning
None of the above
Why should near-misses be recorded?
To punish employees
To identify hazards and prevent accidents
To reduce wages
For media attention
