The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a consultation on reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, currently governed by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

Proposed updates include:

  • Clarifying definitions where current terminology is unclear.
  • Revising lists of reportable incidents and occupational diseases.
  • Expanding who can diagnose reportable conditions to include certain registered health professionals, not only doctors registered with the General Medical Council.

The HSE is also seeking feedback on simplifying the online reporting system.

The consultation is open until 30 June 2026.

Further details: https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/proposals-riddor-2013/