When and how to report an accident?
Here at Stonebridge, we provide our contingent workforce with Personal Accident Insurance cover as standard. It is important to us that we ensure if one of our operatives is injured whilst working, that they are covered for any potential loss of earnings whilst recovering.
However, when accidents like this occur, they must be managed compliantly from the outset, and it is important that all parties understand the steps that should be taken:
In the event of an accident on-site, medical attention is the first priority.
Secondly, inform Stonebridge of the incident providing as much detail as possible. This will be crucial in the event of an insurance claim.
Ensure that you have completed, or requested that Stonebridge complete a RIDDOR Report
What is a RIDDOR Report?
Standing for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, a RIDDOR report requires either employers, those in control of the workplace or Self-Employed individuals (if working on their own premises) to report and make a record of any instance where an accident leads to a reportable incident, or a more serious outcome.
The purpose of a RIDDOR is for HSE to investigate the where’s and how’s of known risks at work. This allows for continuous improvement of the standards for safety in the workplace.
See below link for full list of reportable incidents
HSE states that ‘If you are in control of premises, you must report any work-related deaths, certain injuries to members of the public and self-employed people on your premises, and dangerous occurrences (some near miss incidents) that occur on your premises.*’
If you need to submit a RIDDOR report, you can do so easily via the below link:
If you have any queries about how to manage an accident in the workplace, or who should be reporting an incident, please get in touch by emailing compliance@sbcontracting.co.uk.
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