New HSE consultation on RIDDOR
Thursday 16th April 2026
On Tuesday 7 April, HSE launched its consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), inviting businesses to help shape the future of workplace incident reporting.
The consultation provides businesses with an opportunity to be involved in updating the regulations. Proposals are designed to strengthen protections for workers and to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for businesses and include:
- Clarifying definitions where existing terminology is ambiguous
- Revise the list of dangerous occurrences to better reflect modern workplace risks
- Revise the list of reportable occupational diseases
- Broaden who could formally diagnose a reportable occupational disease
HSE also seeks views on simplifying the online RIDDOR reporting form.
The consultation closes on 30 June 2026 and can be accessed here.