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News Update 
HSE Launches Consultation On Proposed RIDDOR Updates
RIDDOR Could Be Changing – And It’s Worth Paying Attention
The HSE has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), aimed at improving clarity, relevance and usability for employers and duty holders.
What’s being proposed?
The consultation focuses on several key areas:
- Clarifying definitions where current terminology is unclear or ambiguous
- Updating the list of dangerous occurrences to reflect modern workplace risks
- Revising reportable occupational diseases
- Expanding who can diagnose reportable conditions, allowing other registered health professionals (not just GMC-registered doctors)
- Simplifying the online reporting process to improve usability and reduce under- and over-reporting
Who is this relevant to?
The consultation applies across all sectors, and will be particularly relevant to:
- Duty holders
- Self-employed workers
- Those in control of work premises
- Occupational health and healthcare professionals
What does this mean?
While these are currently proposals, they signal a clear intention to modernise RIDDOR and ensure it remains fit for today’s working environments.
The consultation is open until 30 June 2026, and organisations are encouraged to review the proposals and share their views. Full details, including how to respond, can be accessed via the official consultation link – Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 – Health and Safety Executive – Citizen Space
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the outcome.
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