Dear All,
I am quite new to occupational health and would therefore appreciate any guidance on the following:
I am currently debating with the company’s Health & Safety Manager on RIDDOR reporting in relation to occupational dermatitis (water based metal working fluids are used in the manufacturing process).
The H&S Manager is adamant that only where an individual has been patch tested and a definitive investigation has determined that the cause of their dermatitis is an agent used in their workplace, is it necessary to report under RIDDOR. However, from my research I understand that where an employee works in a job where their dermatitis is likely to have an occupational origin and a diagnosis has been made by a doctor in writing, then it may be reportable under RIDDOR.
The company policy states that only the H&S Manager may RIDDOR report as the company's designated representative.
All advice will be gratefully received.
Regards,
Sam Westgate
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