RIDDOR for Schools

Overview

When you think about your school, your mind probably doesn’t jump straight to diseases and dangerous occurrences. But that doesn’t mean these things could never happen there. Your school is full of students and staff, and accidents can happen. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires schools to report certain injuries or dangerous events. But how can you be sure the school uses the correct channels to report the right incidents?

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) outlines expectations for employers. And luckily, there’s specific guidance applicable to schools. The majority of incidents that happen at school or on school trips won’t need reporting. But this course will help you to make sure the right incidents do get reported promptly and appropriately.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Identify the different types of reportable incidents that must be reported to maintain compliance with RIDDOR
• Recognise how to report incidents under RIDDOR in a timely and appropriate way

Why should I take this course

School leaders, medical staff, business managers, and trust central estates management teams will all benefit from this course. It’ll clarify which incidents need reporting under RIDDOR, and how to go about it.