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Certain accidents at work must be notified through the Incident Contact Centre. These include those resulting in death, fractures, over 3 day's absence from work, and accidents where members of the public are taken directly to hospital. These are investigated where appropriate and action taken where necessary. There are a number of ways in which you can report accidents: By post on Form F2508 to Incident Contact Centre
Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly
CF83 3GG Via the internet at www.riddor.gov.uk By telephone 0845 300 9923 (Charged at local call rate) By fax on Form F2508 0845 300 9924 (Charged at local call rate) By email on Form F2508 riddor@natbrit.com If you are unsure if an accident should be reported you may either call the Incident Contact Centre on 0845 300 9923 or the Public Protection Team on 01789 260832
Slips Trips and Falls
Slips and trips are the most common cause of injuries at work and cost over £300 million a year in lost production and other costs. Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees, accounting for 15% of all such injuries.
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