Not all workplace incidents need to be reported to official authorities, but as best practice, all incidents should be recorded internally. Ensuring incidents are logged internally allows organisations to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
In Great Britain, RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) sets out the requirements for reporting serious incidents. These include accidents that cause death, serious injuries, certain industrial diseases, and specified ‘dangerous occurrences.’ If an incident at work falls into one of the RIDDOR categories it must be reported to the HSE.
If you foster a safety culture where employees report all incidents internally – including observations, hazards, near misses, accidents, and injuries – you demonstrate that you value the health and safety of your workforce. Providing a simple, quick, and easy-to-use incident reporting tool will encourage adoption across your workforce.