RIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses).
How do you avoid hazard in your workplace?
Seven ways to avoid potential safety hazards
- Turn the power off.
- Inform others.
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Stay away from wires.
- Maintain equipment.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Avoid arc flash areas.
- David Manney is a marketing administrator at L&S Electric.
Who is responsible for reporting incidents?
Only ‘responsible persons’ including employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises should submit reports under RIDDOR. If you are an employee (or representative) or a member of the public wishing to report an incident about which you have concerns, please refer to our advice.
Who is responsible for reporting hazards?
If you spot something you think might be hazardous in your workplace, report it to your employer and safety rep straight away. Your employer should then decide what harm the hazard could cause and take action to eliminate, prevent or reduce that harm.
