Riddor?

[Dave177]

Hi all,

Has a guy go into A&E this afternoon due to getting some sawdust in his eyes, We tried washing it with eyewash with no luck - they washed it out and said he is fine to work tomorrow. As this occurred whilst he was at work should it be reported to HSE under RIDDOR regs?

Obviously I would rather not have to report it if not required

Cheers

[Alinicoll]

That wouldn`t be reportable, just stick it in the accident book. I think you need five days off for RIDDOR or a serious incident or near miss.

[treequip]

Hi all,

Has a guy go into A&E this afternoon due to getting some sawdust in his eyes, We tried washing it with eyewash with no luck - they washed it out and said he is fine to work tomorrow. As this occurred whilst he was at work should it be reported to HSE under RIDDOR regs?

Obviously I would rather not have to report it if not required

Cheers

 

If he is back in tomorrow you don't need to report it

 

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 - RIDDOR - HSE

[felixthelogchopper]

If he is back in tomorrow you don't need to report it

 

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 - RIDDOR - HSE

 

Thanks for the link, mate.

[steve@black]

Too soon for riddor as said is now 5 days

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

RIDDOR is now 7 days off work, inc. weekends, so just an accident book entry is required, nothing more.

 

REMEMBER if the accident book shows a 'trend', i.e. lots of sawdust in eyes entries AND in partic. if hospital trips, you should amend your associated risk assessment. In this instance it might result in wearing of safety glasses as many companies already require.

 

Cheers..

Paul

 

PS If in doubt call HSE/RIDDOR, they too will be only too pleased to say "not reportable!"