Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2010.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have issued guidance on whether it is necessary, under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/3163), to report an accident following which the person injured returns to light duties within three working days.

Answer: Guidance on the statutory position has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). All injuries to workers from an accident connected with work that result in them being "unable to do their full range of normal duties for more than three days" must be reported. This advice is published in: HSE's booklet, A Guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (ref L 73), that was first published in 1996; on the HSE website at http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/riddor.htm#what and in the introductory notes to the accident book that HSE publishes for employers. In addition, this advice is given in a range of industry and sector-specific guidance published by HSE. If an employer is unsure whether any incident should be reported, they can telephone (0845 300 9923) HSE's Incident Contact Centre for advice.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 120; 719 c62WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: Disclosure of information Health and Safety Executive Industrial accidents Industrial injuries
Legislation: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
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