RIDDOR likely to become RIDOR

If the latest proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 are approved, employers will no longer have a duty to report diseases arising out of a work activity.  It is felt that there are sufficient alternative methods of gathering this data, and the present reporting system relies upon obtaining the consent of the person with the disease, as it is disclosure of a medical report.  With current staffing levels, there are only 18 full-time equivalent occupational health inspectors in Great Britain. We will update clients if and when this change takes effect.