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RIDDOR: Reporting Accidents and Incidents: syllabus

United Kingdom version. Last updated 31 October 2026.

3 online modules, each with a real-life scenario and a short quiz, then a final test of 15 questions. Pass with 11 correct answers in 20 minutes. Refresher training is recommended every 3 years.

  1. Module 1. 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. Reports help regulators find out where and how harm happens, and investigate serious incidents.

    What you will learn

    • Explain the purpose of RIDDOR.
    • Identify the responsible person who must report.
    • Explain how and where reports are made.

    Key points

    • RIDDOR covers deaths, specified injuries, over-seven-day injuries, public injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences and gas incidents.
    • Only work-related incidents are reportable.
    • The responsible person (usually the employer or person in control of the premises) reports.
    • Reports are made online, with telephone for fatal and specified injuries.

    Based on: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR); Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997; Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979 (accident book); HSE guidance INDG453.

  2. Module 2. What must be reported and when

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

    What you will learn

    • Recognise specified injuries.
    • Apply the over-seven-day rule.
    • Recognise reportable diseases, dangerous occurrences and public injuries.

    Key points

    • Specified injuries and deaths: report without delay.
    • Over-seven-day injuries: report within 15 days; over-three-day injuries must be recorded.
    • Public injuries: report if taken directly to hospital for treatment from a work-related accident.
    • Listed diseases (once diagnosed) and dangerous occurrences must also be reported.

    Based on: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR); Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997; Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979 (accident book); HSE guidance INDG453.

  3. Module 3. Recording, investigating and the staff role

    RIDDOR is the last step in a chain that starts with staff reporting every accident. Good records and investigations prevent the next one.

    What you will learn

    • Report and record accidents correctly inside the business.
    • Keep the records RIDDOR requires.
    • Help investigate and learn from incidents.

    Key points

    • Staff: get help, make safe, report every accident and near miss, record the facts.
    • Keep RIDDOR records for at least three years; record over-three-day injuries.
    • Investigate causes and update the risk assessment.
    • Failing to report is a criminal offence.

    Based on: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR); Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997; Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979 (accident book); HSE guidance INDG453.

HygieneReady certificates confirm completion of training. They are not a regulated qualification. Definitions of the key terms are in the glossary.