RIDDOR sets out specific categories of injury, disease and dangerous occurrence that must be reported — not every workplace incident automatically qualifies.
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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
Requires certain workplace injuries, occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences to be reported to the relevant enforcing authority.
This page is an educational, plain-English summary — it is not legal advice and must not be relied on as a substitute for the legislation itself or advice from a competent person. Always refer to the official source for the authoritative text.
What it covers
RIDDOR sets out which incidents must be reported (e.g. specified serious injuries, over-seven-day incapacitation, certain occupational diseases, and dangerous occurrences) and the reporting process.
Who it applies to
Employers, the self-employed, and people in control of premises.
How SafetyOps supports compliance
SafetyOps' Incidents & Near Miss Reporting module is live: incidents and near misses can be recorded and linked to related risk assessments and actions, and each incident can carry its RIDDOR status, category, reference and reporting deadline once a competent person has decided it's reportable. SafetyOps does not decide RIDDOR reportability itself and has no automated submission to HSE - that decision and submission remain the responsible person's own.