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Health and Safety None 2h45m

RIDDOR Training

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369 Students
Updated: Feb 17, 2026

Course Overview

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

Duration

2h45m

Access

Lifetime Access

Level

None

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Description

One small mistake at work can lead to serious consequences!

Even a small mistake at work can quickly cause serious problems. In recent years, over 60,000 workers suffered non-fatal injuries at work, reports the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This shows how important it is for businesses to understand their legal responsibilities. RIDDOR training helps you learn when and how to report serious workplace accidents, injuries, and dangerous occurrences correctly. Our course makes it easy to understand your duties and report incidents with confidence. 

Why Choose Our RIDDOR Training?

  1. Study from Home: Our RIDDOR training online is flexible. The classes are available day or night, anytime you have time.
  2. Easy Lessons: Our training explains the rules in plain English, so you quickly know what to report and how.
  3. Instant Access: Sign up and start learning straight away.
  4. Certificate on Completion: Receive a recognised certificate to show your commitment to workplace safety and compliance.

RIDDOR Training overview

Our course provides a clear and simple introduction to the latest RIDDOR regulations (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences).

You might wonder, “Is RIDDOR training too difficult?” Not at all. Our course explains the rules in plain English and uses workplace examples to help you understand when and how to report incidents correctly. It helps you feel confident about your legal duties and ensures you know exactly what to do if an incident occurs.

What You Will Learn

Our RIDDOR training gives you the knowledge and skills to handle workplace safety and reporting confidently. By completing this course, you will gain:

  1. Describe RIDDOR.
  2. Understand the RIDDOR Act.
  3. Learn what information must be documented.
  4. Know the importance of health and safety at work.
  5. Describe risk assessment.
  6. Identify the safety and health problems in the workplace.
  7. Know the importance of setting a policy for health and safety.
  8. Know workplace hazards and risk control.

Recommended Practice

Like any workplace procedure, if you do not review it regularly, you may forget important details. That’s why we recommend regularly refreshing your knowledge of RIDDOR to stay confident and compliant with current workplace safety regulations.

Besides, reviewing workplace scenarios can help you stay updated on your professional progress as per company policy.

Entry Requirements

These RIDDOR report online courses are open to newcomers and designed to be simple, flexible, and easy to follow.

  1. Aged 16 or older.
  2. Able to understand basic English.
  3. Basic computer skills
  4. No previous experience in workplace health and safety needed.

Who Should Take This RIDDOR Report Online Course?

Our course is suitable for anyone who needs to understand workplace RIDDOR health and safety reporting in the UK. It is suitable for:

  1. Health and safety officers
  2. Business Owner
  3. Managers and supervisors
  4. Site Supervisors
  5. Care Home or Healthcare Staff
  6.  Manufacturing Workers.

Assessment

You don't have to worry about tests. Each module concludes with a multiple-choice test. 60% is required to pass. You can retake the test as many times as necessary until you pass if you make a mistake.

Career Paths

Completing this training will help you stand out in many job interviews, including:

  1. Environmental Health Officer
  2. Facilities Manager
  3. Supervisor
  4. Care Home Manager
  5. Human Resources
  6. Emergency Response Coordinator

Make Your Workplace Safer Now!

Maintaining workplace safety is everyone's duty. Enrol in our RIDDOR training today and gain the confidence to handle problems the right way. Take action now to make your workplace safer, reduce risks, and ensure you meet legal requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What 5 things must be reported to RIDDOR?

Deaths, serious injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences, and injuries causing more than 7 days off.

2. What does RIDDOR mean?

The rules for reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.

3. What are the 7 categories of RIDDOR?

Death, specified injuries, over-seven-day injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences, gas incidents, and accidents to non-workers.

4. What are the 4 types of training?

Training for new starters, job practice, regular refreshers, and specialized skills development.

5. Who can complete a RIDDOR report?

People in charge at work, including employers, self-employed individuals, or other responsible staff.

6. Is a broken finger a RIDDOR?

Yes, if it happens at work and causes serious injury or more than 7 days off.

7. What are the 8 types of reportable incidents?

Deaths, specified injuries, over-seven-day injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences, gas incidents, accidents to non-workers, and near misses.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Legislation Related to the Health and Safety at Work

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35 min

Module 02: Health and Safety Management

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15 min

Module 03: Risk Assessment_RIDDOR Training

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50 min

Module 04: Health and Safety Policy

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15 min

Module 05: RIDDOR

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25 min

Module 06: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control

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25 min

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How to earn your certificate:

  1. Complete all learning modules
  2. Pass quizzes with at least 60%
  3. Finish the final assessment
  4. Unlock and download your certificate
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1 year ago

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★★★★★

I was after a Teaching Assistant course I could do from home. On CourseCave, I ticked online and part‑time and it showed me a few good options straight away.

1 year ago

Ruby Clarke

Ruby Clarke

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I didn’t know whether to do Level 2 or Level 3 admin. The Course Cave blog explained each level in plain English, so I could choose without guessing

1 year ago

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Olivia Green

★★★★☆

I liked the Course Cave showed what each course covers, lesson by lesson. I picked a digital marketing course because I could see all the topics before paying

11 months ago

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Josh Atkinson

★★★★☆

The new Course Cave site is much clearer than before. Took me about a minute to go from search to picking a course.

1 year ago

Sophie Patel

Sophie Patel

★★★★★

Brilliant course, honestly. I learnt more in a week than I did in a whole term of self-study after office hours

1 year ago

George Ahmed

George Ahmed

★★★★☆

Really clear, really calm, no nonsense. Perfect if you don’t want anything too fancy, just good teaching.

1 year ago

Amelia Clarke

Amelia Clarke

★★★★★

Fully helpful, I finally understand the basics without feeling confused. Could’ve used a few more real-life examples, but still very good.

1 year ago

Sophie Reed

Sophie Reed

★★★★☆

Their learner support was great and friendly. actually helped me a lot to sort things out when I needed it.

1 year ago

Holly Webster

Holly Webster

★★★★★

Their course topics are so work-friendly. I’d happily take another course here.

9 months ago

Ben Carter

Ben Carter

★★★★★

Spot on. Told me exactly what I needed in plain English.

1 year ago

Jack Turner

Jack Turner

★★★★★

This course explained everything in simple terms, no waffle. Ideal if you’re just starting.

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

Really smooth to get through. Feels practical, not textbook stuff.

1 year ago

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