Posted By mike the forky i twisted my wrist this afternoon(18 sept 07) and asked the first aider to log it. i was then told that the boss refused to allow the accident to be entered. (I later recorded the first aider saying he didn't want to wind up the boss) toward the end of the shift i asked the boss directly if i could log the accident and he said he could not find the accident book. (i recorded this conversation on my mobile phone). At the end of the shift i overheard the first aider and boss talking. the boss said he refused because he didn't want me to have time off. Where do i stand with this. I am already on my notice period as i wish to change career and have noticed certain people being funny toward me.

Posted By mike the forky thank you

Posted By Gerard Marr Firstly the softly softly approach is always good with any Boss. Inform him that an accident book can save him money in the long run as it identifies areas for concern and injuries that are happening and causing Employees to take time off work. Analysis of accident statistics saves money and reduces injuries. Maybe a good point for him. Gerry

Posted By Glyn Atkinson Look for the legally required H&S poster and make note of the local HSE office - then (politely) tell your boss that if he refuses to allow this accident entry to be placed that you will ring up the HSE directly to inform them of the bad practice. I'll bet that the accident book appears as if by magic !

Posted By Bob Shillabeer Quite right Merv, but I would add not only put the record in the accident book but get it countersigned and keep a copy (just in case you may need it in future) and ensure the boss gets a copy ocf it personnally. It sounds like the boss needs to get a life or a visit from the HSE. Regards Bob.

Posted By Colin Reeves "the boss said he refused because he didn't want me to have time off." Nice to be wanted though, isn't it!! Colin

Posted By Ian D. Nobody interested in covertly recording conversations?, these would probability not be misable in any future legal action

Posted By John Murgatroyd At the end of the day (or job), does it matter ? You fill the entry in, it gets detached and then lost. It happens. Who cares ? You may, but that's just one. You're changing job anyway, so why bother ? If you start making trouble it may affect your next employment.

Posted By Tony Priest Hi all, When studying for my NEBOSH diploma this topic (reporting accidents into the accident book) was discusses in depth with an HSE inspector whom was lecturing us at that time. The discussion topic was the powers of the enforcing inspectors under H&S Law. The inspector stated that technically the duty to record accidents is covered under the Social Security Administration Act and not the Health and Safety at Work etc Act, and therefore (according to the this inspector) HSE inspectors have no power to ensure that accidents are entered into the accident book! The inspector did however state that all the requirements of RIDDOR must be met and they do have powers to enforce this. It would be interesting if this information that our lecturer gave us is correct, as some of the posts here are suggesting HSE involvement. If what I have wrote is wrong please be kind to me as I am only repeating what was discussed on my course.