Sam
It is fairly clear cut - if the OHP has diagnosed dermatitis through due diligence taking account of the workplace exposure then the company, once in receipt of this information are duty bound to report it.
It could be that your H & S is trying to avoid unwelcomed attention for the HSE.
As long as they are investigating, risk assessing and putting in place/reassessing their control measures and documenting same then the HSE will be happy I'm sure.
Fiona
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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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