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HS&E MAP practice question: Reporting and investigating incidents (3 of 4)

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A worker is injured and is off work for 10 days in a row.

By when must it be reported under RIDDOR?

Choose one answer.

A. Within 24 hours, by phone to the local police station
B. Within 6 months
C. It doesn't need reporting
D. Within 15 days of the incident

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Answer: D

A. Wrong: Wrong. The time limit for over-seven-day injuries is 15 days.
B. Wrong: Wrong. That is much too late. The limit is 15 days.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Injuries keeping a worker off for more than 7 days in a row are reportable.
D. Right: Right. HSE says an over-seven-day injury must be reported within 15 days of the incident.

Explanation

Over-seven-day injuries must be reported within 15 days. Deaths and specified injuries are reported without delay.

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