HSE changes the way that incidents are reported

On 12 September 2011 new incident reporting arrangements came into effect which means that only fatal and major injuries and incidents can now be reported by phone to HSE.

All other work-related injuries and incidents reportable under RIDDOR have to be reported via one of the seven online forms available on the HSE website.

In addition, the HSE's Infoline telephone service has ended and persons seeking information and official guidance are now being directed to the HSE website.

If you are unsure as to what to do in the event of a major incident why not contact us to book a place on our disaster planning half day courses running throughout the year.

The courses cover the following objectives:-

• Acknowledge the requirments for well thought out emergency plans.
• Acknowledge the need for an “Incident Statement” to be written in advance of an incident.
• Learn how to deal with questions from the Press.
• Acknowledge what is needed in the first 24 hours after a major incident.

Courses are available throughout the country on various dates at a cost of £70.00 per person. Contact jill@demolishdismantle.co.uk for further details.