Why is it Important to Record and Report a Workplace Accident?

Recording a workplace accident is very important, due to both legal and moral reasons. RIDDOR makes it necessary for organizations to record and report accidents, especially when:

• there’s an accident that results in an injury
• The accident was related to work
• It is a specified, reportable injury

It is an employer’s responsibility to report any serious work-related accidents, spread of disease, or any dangerous incidents. They are required to report:

• death
• any major injuries
• any dangerous incidents like scaffolding collapses or gas leaks
• any injury that prevents employees from doing their work properly for more than three days
• any spread of disease

It’s important to record and report workplace accidents for several reasons, apart from legal requirements.