HSE Launches Public Consultation on RIDDOR Reporting Changes
The Health and Safety Executive opened public consultation on proposed legislative and non-legislative updates to workplace injury and illness reporting.
The following is an abridgement of an article originally published by HSE Press Office.
RIDDOR Consultation Launched
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a public consultation on April 7 regarding proposed changes to The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). According to the regulator, the proposals aim to update reporting frameworks, strengthen worker protections, and reduce administrative burdens on businesses.
Proposed Changes
Legislative proposals include clarifying ambiguous definitions, updating the list of dangerous occurrences to reflect modern risks, and revising the list of reportable occupational diseases by adding new conditions and reintroducing previously removed ones.
The HSE is also proposing to allow a wider range of registered health practitioners to formally diagnose reportable occupational diseases, a function currently restricted to doctors registered with the General Medical Council.
Non-legislative proposals focus on simplifying the online RIDDOR reporting form to address both under-reporting and over-reporting.
HSE Statement and Participation
The consultation is open to businesses, employers, health practitioners, and industry stakeholders until June 30, 2026.
HSE Deputy Director of Regulation Rachael Radway stated,
"RIDDOR reporting is central to how we identify emerging risk, target regulatory activity and contribute to the evidence base for workplace health and safety. This consultation allows those who will be affected by the changes to have their say as we look to improve standards and reduce the burden on business. The consultation is relevant across all sectors and industries. Duty holders, self-employed workers and those in control of work premises are particularly encouraged to respond. We are also encouraging healthcare practitioners involved in diagnosing and managing work-related conditions to engage as the proposed changes may impact their ways of working in the future."
