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Posted By cara
If someone has a car accident on the way into work, feels OK but to be on the safe side sticks to light duties that day do we need to record this in line with our incident reporting procedure. I would say legally we don't as they were not at work when the accident occurred, but perhaps for completeness it's best to? What do you guys think?
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Posted By PETER LENNON
Hi Cara,
No need to report or record the accident in this case as it would be classed as a R.T.A. and the Police would deal with this if deemed necessary.
Cheers Pete
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Posted By Debbie S
Whilst not reportbale under RIDDOR as its an RTA it might be worth noting the circumstances down somewhere for future reference - just in case the employee involved tries to turn the tables and lay at PI claim at your door.
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Posted By cara
I know it's not reportable under RIDDOR, it's just the interal reporting I was wondering about.
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Posted By Rich T
Cara,
You did not say whether the employee having the accident was a company car driver, who might also be based at home. If they were, than I hope you realise that this probably changes everything.
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Posted By cara
Nope not company car and not based at home
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Posted By Liz Bennett
Imagine someone coming to work feeling under the weather with a bad cold.... What would you do? Try the "comfortable test" If you are not comfortable doing nothing then you are probably right to do something. SUggest you log it at least and keep a friendly eye on the person. Car incidents can be horrid and worrying so some helpful support re dealing with claims etc may be advisbale. WHy not note it down? Keeping a record does not make you liable. But think about how you do so. MAke it plain they insisted they were OK.
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Posted By Jean
Hi Cara
A manager of mine adopted the view of sending emails for covering her back. Therefore, adopting her approach I would suggest:
Send an email to the individual stating that you were sorry to hear about her accident on such and such a date. While it wasn't directly linked to the organisation, that you would like to offer any support you can, and to contact you/manager if there is anything that the person feels that you/manager could do to assist her. Copy it to file
Then make sure you have one meeting with her/him informally and check on how they are. Record it on employees notes.
Jean
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