Introduction:
RIDDOR is a legal requirement for reporting accidents or incidents that occur in the workplace. It stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. This course aims to provide an understanding of RIDDOR and its importance in promoting health and safety in the workplace.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what RIDDOR means and where to use it
- Know where to go to make a report
- Know who’s responsible for reporting
- Understand why RIDDOR exists
- Ensure that risks are addressed and kept to a minimum
- Understand specific injuries
- Understand occupational diseases
- Understand dangerous occurrences
- Understand gas incidents

Why take this course:
As an employer or someone in a position of authority, it is important to know the law and your responsibilities. RIDDOR places duties onto employers, the self-employed, and people in control of work premises to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and specified dangerous occurrences. This course will help you understand the legal requirements and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Conclusion:
RIDDOR is an essential part of UK health and safety legislation. It promotes health and safety in the workplace and helps prevent accidents. By understanding RIDDOR and its requirements, you can ensure that risks are addressed and kept to a minimum. As an employer or someone in a position of authority, it is important to know the law and your responsibilities.