RIDDOR Quiz

What does each letter stand for on the legislation's

acronym RIDDOR?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Restructuring of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occupations and Regulations

• Reconstruction of Inquiries, Diseases and Dangerous Obstacles and Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Dangerous Occupations and Other Regulations

Which of these does NOT need to be reported under RIDDOR?

• Injuries likely to lead to a permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight

• Duties carried out by a member of the armed forces whilst on duty

• Any degree of scalping requiring hospital treatment

• Occupational dermatitis

Who can submit a RIDDOR report?

• Employees

• Employers

• Members of the public

• The police

What is the term used for a near miss?

• A dangerous occurrence

• An accident

• A dangerous incident

• A hazardous occurrence

As an employee, what should you do if you have a work-

related incident?

• Call up a RIDDOR support number and report it

• Tell your employer or a responsible person so they can report it under RIDDOR to the HSE

• Only report it once you have finished the task at hand

• Write down the accident details and send a hard copy to HSE

Which one of these accidents would need to be reported?

• A small cut from a milling cutter whilst at work

• A malpractice while under medical or dental treatment

• A road collision on your way to the supermarket

• Fractures (excluding fingers, thumbs and toes)