An agency driver reports a back injury to me 12 calendar days after it allegedly happened. He said it happened on the last day of his work for the company and has been unable to commence further temp work since. How do we stand with this and RIDDOR. I am awaiting him to return a completed accident form and incident report. I would report it but those above have said to" wait a while".

If the person has notified you of the injury and that it was work related/arising in connection with work and the details have been very clear then you should report it now and not wait. O3D injuries are covered by RIDDOR Reg 3 (2). If the verbal information is unclear then the RIDDOR guidance for Reg 3 (2) does allow for you to delay reporting until the injury or condition has been confirmed. Reg 3 (2) uses the phrase 'as soon as practicable', reporting other injuries such as majors is under Reg 3 (1) which states that reporting must be done 'forthwith'. Best bet is to look at the Regs and make a decision as to whether you can report now or delay reporting. Would also ask for written confirmation from those above that they have asked you to delay, so you have covered yourself.