Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved course explains how to comply with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
It sets out which incidents, illnesses and events must be reported under RIDDOR and explains the reporting process, including deadlines, details to record and next steps.
Providing this training supports legal compliance and better incident reporting, helping you identify and address hidden risks.
| Course Duration | 25+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Explains a managers’ legal duties under RIDDOR and why accurate, timely reporting protects people, reputation, and business.
Defines what RIDDOR is, its purpose, and how reliable reporting helps organisations, regulators, and insurers prevent future incidents.
Outlines who is responsible for reporting, what “reasonable judgment” means, and the potential penalties for non-compliance.
Explains which injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences and gas incidents RIDDOR covers and when each must be reported.
Details how and when to submit reports, which information to provide, and how to maintain compliant, audit-ready records.
Explains how to amend RIDDOR reports when circumstances change, including fatalities, and what details to provide to the HSE.
Explains what the HSE does after a report is submitted, from inspections and evidence checks to enforcement or prosecution.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved course certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete a final theory test before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), certain workplace incidents, diseases and near misses must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) within strict time limits. Reporting is a legal duty for employers, the self-employed and anyone in control of work premises.
This IIRSM-approved RIDDOR course for managers explains how to meet this legal duty and ensure reportable incidents are correctly recorded and reported.
It explains exactly which injuries, diseases or dangerous occurrences must be reported, and the process of reporting itself. This includes an overview of what to record, deadlines for reporting and how the HSE typically responds.
Providing RIDDOR training helps strengthen legal compliance and reduce enforcement and reputational risk. Your managers will understand when RIDDOR applies and make sound, defensible decisions about what to report and when.
