Accident book
Where ten or more persons are employed at any one time all injuries
to employees regardless of how minor they may appear must be
recorded in an accident book kept on the premises, as required by
the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979.
It is strongly recommended that you record this information even
if you have less than ten employees.
Your accident book should include the following
information:
- Name and address of the person 'injured' or involved in the
incident;
- What happened, when & where?
- Who witnessed the incident
- Any other relevant details.
There is no requirement for injuries to non-employees to be
recorded in an accident book unless they are reportable under
RIDDOR. However it is recommended that they are recorded for your
own information and assessment and also for reference should any
claims are made against the business.
