The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
A consultation on RIDDOR is currently open. It seeks stakeholder views on a range of legislative and non-legislative proposals to help reduce work-related ill health, one of HSE’s key strategic objectives.
It also looks for options to reduce the burden on businesses, in making these reports to the regulator, through simplification of the reporting process.
To view the consultation and submit comments: Consultation on proposals for RIDDOR.
The consultation closes on 30 June 2026.
Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) consultation
Relevant to employers and others working with lead, this consultation covers proposals to:
- lower blood lead exposure limits
- update the approved code of practice and guidance
- gather evidence on ‘lead in air’ monitoring
For further information and to submit comments: Control of Lead at Work consultation.
The consultation closes on 7 June 2026.
HSE's investigation into the incident found serious failures in systems of work.
The worker was constructing a wind turbine blade when a structure they were working on collapsed on top of them, leaving them paralysed from the waist down.
Our investigation found that the company had failed to:
- adequately assess the risks arising from the work
- devise and implement a robust safe system of work to prevent employees from removing the support poles
- adequately train employees in safe working methods
Read more about the incident in our press release: £600,000 fine issued after worker left paralysed at site
For more health and safety stories visit our news centre, which includes:
HSE has published new guidance on working safely with engineered stone to help protect workers from exposure to silica dust.
The guidance applies to anyone cutting, grinding or polishing engineered stone.
Engineered stone can contain very high levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Breathing in contaminated dust can cause serious and irreversible lung diseases, including silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
HSE inspectors will carry out more than 1,000 inspections of engineered stone fabricators across Great Britain to check compliance.
You can:
MSDs affect the back, joints, and limbs and remain one of the leading causes of work-related ill health in Great Britain.
HSE’s website has a range of guidance and resources to help protect workers from the risks of MSDs.
There is also a free webinar upcoming to learn more about our resource that can help you prevent MSDs in your workplace:
MSD Tool webinar
Tuesday 16 June, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Join us to hear from our ergonomic specialist and see a live demo of the MSD online assessment tool which integrates our current assessment guides (MAC, ART and RAPP) into an all-in-one digital solution.
The webinar will conclude with a live audience Q&A.
Register for the free MSD Tool webinar.
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