Accidents
Reporting accidents
The law requires certain work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to be reported.
To report an accident in the workplace
Accidents or dangerous incidents that occur in the workplace must be reported and there is now a single reporting point to make this process easier.
What needs to be reported and when?
- Death or major injuries to an employee or self-employed person working on your premises
- Death or hospitalisation of a member of the public
Must be reported without delay by completing a F2508 form.
Over three day injury to an employee or self-employed person working on your premises
- Disease suffered by an employee that is related to work activities
- Dangerous occurrence that does not result in a reportable injury but which clearly could have done
Must be reported with a completed F2508 form for dangerous occurrences or F2508A form for diseases within 10 days.
Do it online
Addtional information
Can be found within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
Contents of Accidents
- Reporting accidents (this page)
- Workplace accident compensation claims
Further information
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Health and Safety - Regulations and Inspection
Manchester City Council carries out regular checks on local businesses and business premises to ensure that safe and healthy working conditions are provided for all employees and visitors.
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Health and safety advice for businesses
The advice in this section is to assist employers in identifying and complying with their obligations under health and safety law.
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Management of Health and Safety
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999 require employers to make adequate arrangements for managing health and safety in their businesses.
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Smokefree
Smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces including vehicles used for work has been prohibited from 1st July 2007.
