CITB Managers Accident Investigation and RIDDOR

Question 1

Under RIDDOR 2013, which of the following injuries must be reported to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

A broken arm (fracture of a bone above the wrist or ankle), an amputation, and any injury resulting in more than 7 days' incapacitation from normal work

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Any bruise or minor cut

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Any injury requiring a visit to A&E

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Any injury regardless of severity

Question 2

What is a 'dangerous occurrence' under RIDDOR 2013?

Accepted Answer

Specified near-miss events (listed in Schedule 2 of RIDDOR) such as the collapse of a scaffold, the failure of a closed vessel, and the unintended collapse of a building under construction

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Any incident that could have caused injury

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Any incident reported to the site safety officer

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Any incident where property is damaged

Question 3

How long does an employer have to report an over-7-day incapacitating injury under RIDDOR 2013?

Accepted Answer

Within 15 days of the accident

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Immediately by phone

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Within 3 days of the accident

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Within 7 days of the accident

Question 4

The purpose of an accident investigation on a construction site is primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the root causes of the accident and implement measures to prevent recurrence — not to apportion blame

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Identify who is to blame so disciplinary action can be taken

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Satisfy RIDDOR reporting requirements

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Satisfy the insurer's requirements

Question 5

RIDDOR 2013 records must be kept for how long?

Accepted Answer

3 years from the date of the entry

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1 year

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5 years

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10 years

Question 6

Which of the following is a 'specified injury' under RIDDOR 2013?

Accepted Answer

An amputation of a finger above the first joint

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A sprained ankle

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A bruised knee

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Hearing loss from a single incident