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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Scoliosis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to include scoliosis as a reportable condition under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.

Answer

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) are made under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and apply to all sectors and workplaces in Great Britain.

The 2013 regulations clarified and simplified the list of reportable ill-health conditions (occupational diseases), as a result of a recommendation made by Professor Löfstedt in his report “Reclaiming health and safety for all: An independent review of health and safety (legislation,” published in 2011.

Under the regulations, HSE is required to review RIDDOR every five years. A review has recently been completed and its recommendations published. One of these recommendations was to review the list of reportable occupational diseases. HSE is currently considering how best to take this forward.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15631
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Notifiable diseases Scoliosis
Legislation
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
Link
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