Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved RIDDOR Training for Managers 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 online RIDDOR training course 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.
Effective RIDDOR training is about more than completing a form. It equips managers to make consistent, defensible decisions and follow the correct reporting and record-keeping process. Key aspects include:
Understanding what RIDDOR covers: Clear definitions of reportable injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences and gas incidents, including the difference between incidents affecting workers and non-workers.
Knowing who must report and why: A practical explanation of the “responsible person” role, how responsibilities apply in real workplaces, and why accurate reporting protects people, organisations and reputation.
Making sound “reportable or not?” decisions: Guidance on applying reasonable judgement to borderline cases, reducing under-reporting and avoiding unnecessary reports.
Reporting time limits and escalation: How to recognise reportable triggers quickly and meet strict deadlines, including what to do when circumstances change after the initial incident.
The reporting process (step-by-step): What information to gather, how to submit a report to the HSE, what details matter most, and how to manage internal notification and sign-off.
Recording and maintaining audit-ready evidence: What to record, how to structure records so they’re clear and compliant, and how long incident records should be kept.
Amending RIDDOR notifications: When and how to update a report (including where an injury outcome changes or a fatality occurs), and what additional details may be required.
What happens after a report is submitted: What the HSE may do next—from evidence checks and inspections to enforcement—so managers know what to expect and how to respond appropriately.
Using RIDDOR reporting to reduce risk: How better reporting supports trend analysis and corrective actions, helping organisations identify hidden risks and prevent repeat incidents.
RIDDOR training teaches managers (and other “responsible persons”) how to comply with the UK Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations by spotting what is reportable, understanding who must report, and following the correct reporting and record-keeping process. Many organisations use RIDDOR training courses to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen legal compliance, and identify underlying risk trends.
The five most common reportable categories are:
Note: Some situations also require reporting, such as non-worker injuries taken directly to the hospital for treatment, and certain gas incidents.
RIDDOR broadly groups reportable events into: injuries (including fatalities), occupational diseases, and dangerous occurrences.
This course is for managers, supervisors and team leaders who may need to decide whether an incident is reportable and ensure it’s reported correctly. It’s also useful for anyone supporting reporting and investigations (e.g., H&S leads/coordinators, operations, HR, facilities/site managers) who may act as, or support, the organisation’s “responsible person”.
After completing the course, learners can use their IIRSM-approved RIDDOR training certificate as evidence of completion for training records and audits.
Yes. This training course is completely online. Learners can complete it at a convenient time and pace while still covering responsibilities, reportable events, deadlines, and what records must be kept.
