RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)

Course Title:  RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)

Course length 3 hours

Maximum number to attend 12

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.  

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - RIDDOR

Understand the basic principles of RIDDOR including why it was introduced and what the main aims of the legislation are

Discuss the relevant legislation in relation to RIDDOR

Responsibilities under RIDDOR

Understand:

Employer responsibilities

Employee responsibilities

Types of reportable incidents

Understand what is reportable under RIDDOR including:

Specified Injuries

Deaths

Occupational Diseases

Dangerous Occurrences

Understand the circumstances of when an incident may have to be reported

How to make a RIDDOR report

Be aware of who should submit reports under RIDDOR

Have an awareness of the reporting process

Applying RIDDOR in the workplace

Discuss a range of scenarios and show understanding on how both RIDDOR and local policies and procedures should be applied