Which of the following should you report to HSE under RIDDOR?

• A. Injuries lasting over 7 days
• B. Death at work
• C. Dangerous occurrences
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

RIDDOR requires reporting certain work-related incidents to the Health and Safety Executive so that risks can be investigated and prevention measures put in place. You must report deaths at work, injuries that cause a worker to be off work for more than seven days (the serious injury threshold), and dangerous occurrences (near-miss events with potential for serious harm). Because all of these situations are reportable, the correct approach is to report all of the above. For example, a fatality on site must be reported; a fracture or other major injury causing more than seven days off work must be reported; and a dangerous occurrence such as a scaffolding collapse or an electrical fault that could have caused serious harm also must be reported. Reporting these events helps health and safety authorities identify risks and prevent recurrence.