Personally I would phone the HSE and ask them....you should have an HSE
inspector who covers your work place & he will beable to guide you
correctly. Its also a good opertunity to to meet with him if you are
new to your work environment.
Regards
Gillian
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Behalf Of Sam Westgate
Sent: 07 November 2011 14:24
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] RIDDOR REPORTING
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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