Health and Safety

7. Accidents and Emergencies

7.1 You must have suitable first-aid facilities.

The number of first-aid kits and designated first aiders you need is a matter for self-assessment.

• The HSE Information Line can provide you with guidance (see 8.2).

7.2 Under the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) rules, you are required to report serious injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents.

• All businesses must have an accident book that records the date and details of each accident, including the injured person's name. To comply with the Data Protection Act, staff must not be able to see other entries when they input details into the accident book. All accidents, incidents and 'near misses' should be recorded.
• You must report any accident that causes someone to be off for more than three days to the HSE or the local authority.

7.3 You must have appropriate emergency procedures in case of fire or other emergencies.