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Hi Guys,
Could anyone clarify how far back you must retain accident records such as RIDDOR major injuries. I was under the impressiont that it was three years (RIDDOR reg 7 (3) states minimum of 3 years) but I have many clients asking for records training back for five years?
Any ideas where this reqisite is coming from?
Grant
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It's probably because of the length of time an insurance claim can be submitted. If it's a health related claim it can take even longer. I've just had a claim for deafness from an ex employee who worked for us for 12 months in the early 70s. I think his no win no fee lawyer was surprised I had noise assessments for the building he worked in and disappointed they showed no issues - even by todays standards.
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Statistics you can keep as long or as short as you like I guess. Accidents records are normally kept for a minimum of 3 years. Claims can be submitted up to 3 years after the person becomes aware that they have a valid reason to make a claim, which may be different to 3 years from the date of accident. In the case of minors, it is 3 years from (off the top of my head) when they reach 18 i.e. they can have an accident at age 3 and claim up to age 21. No idea where 5 as a statutory requirement might come from though.
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