HS024 - RIDDOR Reporting for Salons

RIDDOR Reporting for Salons

This guide is for salon, barbershop, beauty, nail and aesthetics owners and managers. It explains when an accident, illness or near miss must be reported. It covers what counts as reportable, the deadlines, how to report online and what records to keep, with real salon examples.

What you'll get

• What RIDDOR is and who in a salon must report
• Which injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences are reportable
• The deadlines, and how to count the days
• How to report online, step by step
• What to record, how long to keep it, and a decision log template

Part of the SOU Health & Safety Toolkit

Written for UK hair, beauty, nail and barbering businesses and branded ready to download. Free for SOU PRO and CEO members.

This resource is general guidance in line with UK health and safety law. It does not replace your own risk assessments or professional advice, and you remain responsible for health and safety in your salon. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Salon Owners United and its partners accept no liability for any loss arising from its use.