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Reporting incidents in practice. RIDDOR and S24 forms. Dr Isabel Anton-Solanas 22 nd March 2013. Aims of this session. To define accident, incident and near miss. To identify reportable incidents in practice. To discuss the processes for reporting of incidents in practice. Key concepts.
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Reporting incidents in practice RIDDOR and S24 forms Dr Isabel Anton-Solanas22nd March 2013
Aims of this session To define accident, incident and near miss To identify reportable incidents in practice To discuss the processes for reporting of incidents in practice
Why do we report? • To prevent recurrence by: • Collecting data • Ensuring Heads of Departments are aware and can investigate properly • Panning follow-up activities which tackle the cause/ of the incident
How do we report? • Give as much detail as you can • Be factual – Do not speculate • Be clear – Do not be vague
RIDDOR • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 • www.hse.gov.uk/riddor • What must I report? • Deaths, major injuries and over-seven-day injuries • Occupational diseases • Dangerous occurrences • Gas incidents