Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) And Accident Investigation

The aim of the course is to raise awareness of the RIDDOR Regulations and the procedures for reporting accidents to comply with RIDDOR. The delegate will also gain awareness of investigating accidents and why accidents should be investigated.

Course Objectives

The data resulting from an effective incident investigation can be used to design, risk control measures to prevent recurrence of that type of incident. However, the selection of appropriate risk control measures requires effective collection, collation and analysis of incident data.

As well as identifying and discussing the previous, the course will also introduce the responsibility of managers when accident reporting i.e. to the enforcement agency through the RIDDOR procedure


On completion of the course, delegates will:

• Have an awareness of RIDDOR
• Understand their responsibilities for reporting under the Regulations
• Be able to complete F2508 Reporting Forms
• Be able to state the definition of an accident
• Discuss legal procedures in relation to Industrial Accidents
• Discuss factors contributing to accidents