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We held a work event last Friday night (an awards ceremony) which was a voluntary event. One of our members of staff who attended fell down some stairs at the end of the night fracturing their wrist.
I have taken a look at the regs and have my opinion on whether RIDDOR reportable or not - how have other interpreted the regs.?
Thanks
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An accident at work party, I must try that one :-)
On the face of it I would say that this isn't reportable by the employer as a specified injury, although that could depend on a number of factors. Others may disagree.
If this event was at a hotel or similar then it MIGHT be reportable by the hotel IF
1. The cause of the accident was connected with the condition of the premises e.g. wobbly step, carpet sticking up etc; AND
2. The IP went DIRECTY to hospital for treatment for the injury
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I wouldn't report this as a RIDDOR.
Canopener - what part of the Regs covers your number 2. point? IP is taken directly to Hospital - I know of this if it is to do with someone not at work such as a student or member of the public and if an Employee is admitted to Hospital for more than 24 hours it is reportable but wasnt aware if they (An Employee)were only treated at Hospital it is reportable?
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quote=SW]I wouldn't report this as a RIDDOR.
Canopener - what part of the Regs covers your number 2. point? IP is taken directly to Hospital - I know of this if it is to do with someone not at work such as a student or member of the public and if an Employee is admitted to Hospital for more than 24 hours it is reportable but wasn't aware if they (An Employee)were only treated at Hospital it is reportable?
Ah, apologies, I accept that some could see my post as being ambiguous or otherwise not clear. My reference to the HOTEL making report was intended to indicate the reporting requirements for those not at work, but accept that this isn't entirely clear.
So for the sake of clarity, if the IP was at another premises (e.g. an hotel) and was determined to be 'not at work' then the HOTEL might need to report this, if both points 1&2 are satisfied.
Please note that it is NOT/NO LONGER a requirement to report hospital stays of over 24 hours for employees UNLESS this was arising out of work in an 'enclosed space'.
CAPS used for emphasis
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Thanks Canopener. I dint know about the enclosed space thing - thanks.
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