Accidents at Work
Employers, the self-employed and those in control of premises have a legal duty to report certain work related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences to the relevant enforcing authority (see below).
It is essential that accidents and ill-health at work are reported so that risks can be identified, serious accidents investigated and advice given to reduce injury, ill health and accidental loss.
The obligation to report falls under the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 95 regulation, which came into force on 1st April 1996.
Please see the links on the right for details on how you should make a report , what incidents need to be reported and who investigates them.
If you require any further information, the Health and Safety Executive produces leaflets on accident reporting and RIDDOR which are available online here.
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