Scenario You are employed by an Engineering firm that has a new Managing Director who has come from a non-Engineering background and may not be familiar with all aspects of the engineering environment. As a final year Engineering apprentice that has studied various aspects of H&S, you have been asked for some vital information relating to industrial accidents/illnesses, and the associated reporting procedures and information following an accident in the workplace. Task 1 An accident has been reported in the workshop involving a member of staff whilst using overhead lifting equipment. The staff member was taken to hospital and has broken an arm and will be absent from work for one month minimum Aside from the costs to the company in the form of sick pay, the injured member of staff is the only employee trained and qualified to use the lifting equipment. They are also a key member of the production team, and their absence is seriously affecting output. An immediate internal investigation of the accident has concluded that the accident was caused by a damaged sling strap breaking during the lift. a) Explain the requirements of RIDDOR. b) Under the requirements of RIDDOR, would the company be required to report the incident in the above scenario to the HSE and if so, why? Evidence you must produce for this task a) You are required to produce a written report explaining the requirements of RIDDOR. This should also detail the type of injuries that should be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR. b) Using the scenario above state whether the company would be required to report this incident to the HSE. Included in your answer should be a justification for your decision of why the incident should be reported or not. To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to: Criterion reference Explain the principles that underpin reporting and recording accidents and incidents. P10