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Posted By Ron Young
An employee approaches the entrance to a building. At the same time as he puts a foot on the entrance step, he turns round to greet a colleague. This action causes him to slip, lose his balance and fall. He puts his hand out to break the fall and as a result lands on his wrist, breaking the scaphoid. He is subsequently off work for 2 weeks. Is it reportable under RIDDOR?
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Posted By Ian Mycroft
Ron
I would say that if it happened whilst at work and the employee was going about his normal duties, then it happened in conection with work and so it is RIDDOR reportable.
Ian
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Broken bone in the hand or feet is not reportable.
But was this on company premises (do the steps belong to the company?) if so then it is reportable on the over 3 day rule.
If not he would be a member of the public who was injured and was taken to hospital then reportable on that basis.
So are the steps yours? if yes report if no then don't.
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Posted By Ron Young
I should add that this event happened as the employee was commencing his working day.
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Posted By Ian Mycroft
Ron, I would still say reportable.
Dave, any fracture other than fingers, thumbs or toes is reportable as a major injury so I think that hands or feet would be, but it would be an over-3-day injury anyway.
Ian
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Think the main thing is that the steps are in good condition and do not present a trip hazard to others, may be worthwhile taking a few pictures as they may come in handy in the future, say within 3 years?
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Posted By Ron Young
Thanks to all who responded. Dave your comments were in line with my thoughts on this, i.e. our property our problem.
PS the stairs are in good condition but photos will be taken anyway
Ron
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