At LUHFT the safety and wellbeing of staff is paramount. No matter what setting you work in, clinical or non-clinical, there is no excuse for abuse!To ensure incidences of violence and abuse are appropriately actioned, please report them via a Datix form.

You can access a flow chart of the Datix process for your reference.

Additionally, please ensure while completing your Datix form if you believe the incident is RIDDOR reportable, tick the correct box on Datix and report to the Health and Safety Team.

  • Reporting of
  • Injuries
  • Diseases
  • Dangerous Occurrences
  • Regulations.

All accidents and dangerous occurrences should be reported via Datix.

If you believe the incident is RIDDOR reportable, contact the Health & Safety Team at: HealthandSafety@liverpoolft.nhs.uk.

What needs to be reported under RIDDOR?

Any accident or injury at work that causes a worker to be away from work or unable to perform their normal working duties for more than 7 consecutive days as a result of their injury.

  • Deaths as a result of, or in connection with, a work activity
  • Serious or Major Injuries such as fractures (except fingers, thumbs or toes), amputation, dislocations, loss of sight (temporary or permanent), burns etc.
  • Injuries to staff arising out of or in connection with a work activity which results in absence of seven or more continuous days (incl. weekends / days off following shift work).

The following occupational diseases need to be reported under RIDDOR:

  • carpal tunnel syndrome;
  • severe cramp of the hand or forearm;
  • occupational dermatitis;
  • hand-arm vibration syndrome;
  • occupational asthma;
  • tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm;
  • any occupational cancer;
  • any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent.

The following dangerous occurrences are reportable under RIDDOR:

  • the collapse, overturning or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment;
  • plant or equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines;
  • the accidental release of any substance which could cause injury to any person.

RIDDOR - Why is it so important?

  • Legal requirement to report such incidents to the HSE
  • Helps identify where and how risks arise
  • Helps identify where serious investigation may be necessary.