RIDDOR: Reporting Accidents and Incidents

Which injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences must be reported, by whom, how fast, and the records to keep.

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  • About 30 to 45 minutes
  • 3 modules with a quiz each
  • Final test: 15 questions
  • PDF certificate
  • QR verification page
  • Works on any phone
  • UK only

Who is it for?

Managers, supervisors and first aiders in UK workplaces who record and report accidents.

The 3 modules

  1. 01

    What RIDDOR is and who must report

    RIDDOR is the law that says which work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous events must be reported to the enforcing authority.

  2. 02

    What must be reported and when

    This module goes through each category, with examples from hospitality, retail and food businesses, and the deadlines.

  3. 03

    Recording, investigating and the staff role

    RIDDOR is the last step in a chain that starts with staff reporting every accident.

Course content based on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 and HSE guidance.

The final test

  • 15 multiple-choice questions
  • Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
  • 20 minutes
  • Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
  • Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: RIDDOR: Reporting Accidents and Incidents

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · UK only

This course follows UK law, so it is only sold for the United Kingdom.

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole RIDDOR: Reporting Accidents and Incidents course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about RIDDOR

Who is this course for?
Managers, supervisors and first aiders in UK workplaces who record and report accidents.
How long does it take?
About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Can I take it in Ireland?
No. This course follows UK law, so it is only for learners in the United Kingdom.
What certificate do I get?
A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?
£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT).

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