Against proposed change

In response to a Health and Safety
Executive consultation that
proposes changes to how injuries
are reported, the Chartered
Institute of Building has labelled
the move ‘a retrograde step’ for
high risk industries.

The proposed amendment to
RIDDOR would extend the need to
report an injury from the current
over three days to over seven. This
change is aimed to coincide with
the requirement for individuals to
obtain a fit
note from
their GP if
they expect to
be absent for
more than a
week.

Adam Hollis, CIOB, said: “We
understand the motive to reduce
the number of reports businesses
have to make. But high-risk
industries like construction are
different to others and should be
seen that way. In our view this
change poses a risk to the safety of
construction workers and the
industry’s ability to spot hazards
before they become more serious.”