Certain workplace injuries, near-misses and cases of work-related disease must be reported to HSE. This duty is under The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).
A RIDDOR report is only required when:
An accident is work related and if it results in a reportable injury. These are:
Fractures (other than to digits)
Amputation of an arm, hand, leg, foot or digit.
Permanent blinding or reduction of sight.
Crush injuries to the head or or torso causing damage o the brain or internal organs in the chest or abdomen.
Serious burns or scalding which covers more than 10% of the body or cause significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs.
Scalping requiring hospital treatment.
Loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia.
Injury from working in a confined space which leads to hypothermia or head-induced illness or requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours.