Health & SafetyIntermediate

Accident Reporting & RIDDOR Awareness

Understanding incident reporting and legal notification requirements

Accident Reporting & RIDDOR Awareness

Course Overview

This course provides learners with a practical understanding of workplace accident reporting and the legal requirements associated with RIDDOR. Learners will explore why incidents must be reported, how investigations support organisational learning and which incidents require formal notification to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The course also examines near misses, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases, helping organisations strengthen their incident management processes and improve safety performance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose of accident reporting
  • Recognise reportable incidents under RIDDOR
  • Understand near miss reporting requirements
  • Explain the role of investigations in preventing recurrence
  • Identify dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases
  • Follow workplace reporting procedures
  • Support organisational learning and improvement

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)

Understanding the Purpose and Benefits of Accident Reporting
Types of Incidents: Accidents, Near Misses, and Unsafe Conditions
Implementing Effective Internal Reporting Procedures
135 minutes
9 lessons across 3 topics
2.5 CPD hours
Certificate valid 24 months
Employees, supervisors, managers and health and safety representatives

Full library access during 14-day trial

Regulations Covered

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Industries

constructionmanufacturinglogisticshealthcareoffice

Topics

RIDDORIncident ReportingAccident InvestigationNear MissHSE

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