Accidents
Please call the Emergency Services first if there is a need for medical aid.
Accidents at work should be reported to the Incident Contact Centre.
Tel: 0845 3009923
Email : riddor@natbrit.com
Website www.riddor.gov.uk
If the incident results in a Death or Major Injury, a member of public being taken to hospital or there is a Dangerous Occurance the incident needs to be reported immediately by telephone and followed up in writing within ten days.
If the incident results in an employee or self-employed person working in your premises being away from work or not being able to carry out their normal duties for more than three days, then this needs reporting in writing within ten days.
Further details are contained in the RIDDOR Explained (PDF) leaflet from the Health and Safety Executive.
Page updated: 15 Sep 2011
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