Hi Gang! Been scouring the archives/RIDDOR/Stranks etc., but can't seen to find a definitive duration for holding onto Accident Reports? Anyone like to point me in the right direction please! Cheers

Anthony is technically correct you must keep them for three years from the date the accident was reported. However, if you dont have many accidents I would advise you keep them indefinately. There is always a good use for records over three years especially if the HSE should some day like to press charges against your employer, it is always handy to have records showing that you have very few accidents and none (hopefully) from the cause of the one they are interested in.

In addition to the above comments you may consider keeping some records for 40yrs or more, eg accidents/incidents where there may be a latent period before any ill effects materialise. I am thinking here about asbestos exposure but there may be other similar types of event.

Thank you for the input and all the responses, and the good link to CIPD website Martin. I was leaning towards the 3 year (civil claims). I hear the comments on health issues and these should be covered in health surveillance docs which are to be kept for 40+ years Thank you for your time. Appreciated.

40 years. This relates to the Social Security and Pensions Act. Should a person claim through a disability from goverment or existing previous employer then the records need to be available, so I am told...