RIDDOR Reporting Software

RIDDOR Reporting Software for UK Health & Safety Compliance

Complete visibility and control over workplace incidents — from initial reporting through to investigation, corrective action, and RIDDOR compliance.

From only £100 per module/month for unlimited users*

Take control of your compliance and risk processes

Move beyond spreadsheets and disconnected systems with a flexible platform that centralises your data, tracks actions, and gives you clear visibility across your organisation.

What is RIDDOR and Why Workplace Reporting Matters for UK Businesses


RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) is a legal requirement for all UK organisations. Under RIDDOR, employers, self-employed professionals, and those responsible for work premises must record and report serious workplace incidents, including injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences, directly to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Failing to comply with RIDDOR can result in fines, legal action, reputational damage, and increased regulatory scrutiny, making accurate and timely reporting essential for health & safety compliance.

The Challenges of Manual RIDDOR Reporting and Compliance Risks


Relying on manual RIDDOR reporting methods such as spreadsheets, paper forms, or email chains creates significant compliance risks for UK organisations. These outdated approaches make it difficult to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely reporting to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
 
  • Missed reporting deadlines and incomplete data – without automated reminders, incidents can be under-reported or overlooked, putting your organisation at risk of non-compliance with RIDDOR regulations.
  • Lack of a secure audit trail – manual records are harder to track and verify, making it challenging to provide clear evidence during HSE inspections or when submitting information for insurance claims.
  • Inefficient tracking of corrective and preventive actions – once an incident is recorded, spreadsheets and paper forms offer little support for monitoring root cause investigations, action ownership, or follow-up progress.
  • Increased risk of HSE non-compliance and legal penalties – inaccurate or late RIDDOR submissions can lead to fines, reputational damage, and further regulatory scrutiny.

How Symbiant SHE Software Simplifies RIDDOR Reporting and Compliance

Symbiant Security, Health, Safety & Environment (SHE) Module is a purpose-built solution designed to make RIDDOR reporting simple, accurate, and fully compliant with UK health & safety regulations. Out of the box, it gives organisations everything they need to log incidents, capture detailed evidence, assign corrective actions, and maintain a complete compliance record without relying on error-prone spreadsheets or manual processes.

With over 200 data points, the system ensures every RIDDOR incident, from specified workplace injuries and occupational diseases to dangerous occurrences, is recorded consistently and thoroughly. Built-in action tracking and automated notifications keep investigations moving forward, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders remain informed.

By centralising incident data in one secure, auditable platform, Symbiant SHE Software not only reduces the risk of non-compliance and HSE penalties but also streamlines reporting for insurance claims, internal audits, and long-term health & safety improvements.

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Benefits of Using Symbiant SHE (Security, Health and Safety, Environment) Reporting Software for Compliance

  • Improve data accuracy and reporting quality

  • Ensure timely compliance with UK HSE regulations

  • Reduce admin burden and speed up investigations

  • Keep a centralised, auditable record of all incidents

  • Protect your organisation from fines, penalties, and reputational damage

 

Key Features of Symbiant SHE Module for RIDDOR Reporting

  • Over 200 data points for precise incident details

  • Integrated action tracker to monitor response steps

  • “Stop & Talk” functionality to capture employee behaviour

  • Ready for RIDDOR compliance and insurance claims

  • Import incidents directly from spreadsheets

  • Create reviews and remedial action plans with full traceability

Symbiant SHE (Security, Health, Safety & Environment) Software

Symbiant SHE Module gives organisations a powerful, out-of-the-box solution to centrally manage security, health & safety, and environmental incidents across the entire business. Designed to be simple, flexible, and fully customisable, it includes all the steps, stages, and options you need to start managing incidents straight away — while still allowing you to tailor every element to your unique processes.

Dynamic Forms That Capture the Right Data

The module uses intelligent, dynamic forms that adapt based on the type of incident being reported. Whether it’s a workplace injury, a security breach, an environmental issue, or an external visit, the forms adjust to capture the most relevant data. This ensures accurate, consistent, and detailed reporting, reducing the risk of missing critical information.

Preloaded with incident-specific options, the system helps you record exactly what you need for compliance, RIDDOR reporting, or insurance claims.

Automated Notifications and Investigation Tools

Once an incident is logged, the system can automatically send notifications and emails to ensure the right people are informed immediately. The built-in investigation form goes beyond simple reporting, allowing you to:

  • Identify and record the root cause of the incident

  • Document all required steps in the investigation process

  • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are tracked and completed

By embedding investigations directly within the reporting process, Symbiant SHE helps organisations prevent repeat incidents and strengthen their overall safety culture.

Action Tracking and Accountability

With integrated action management, you can assign corrective or preventive tasks to individuals, set deadlines, and track progress in real time. Assignees can update their status, keeping you fully informed until the action is completed.

Supporting documents, evidence, and files can be attached directly to incidents, complete with clear audit trails showing who uploaded them and when.

Improved User Experience and Data Quality

The SHE Module also makes life easier for users:

  • A customisable guidance tab gives employees step-by-step instructions, reducing the need to ask colleagues for help.

  • A clean, intuitive interface ensures incidents are easy to log and track.

  • Graphical filters and dashboards let managers view incidents by type, status, or severity, providing instant visibility across the organisation.

This combination improves the quality of reported data while saving time for both employees and managers.

Reporting, Compliance, and RIDDOR Readiness

Detailed reporting capabilities and automated notices ensure stakeholders always have the latest information. The system provides everything needed for regulatory compliance, including data collection designed for RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) submissions and insurance claims.

With Symbiant SHE, your organisation gains:

  • Accurate, real-time incident reporting

  • A centralised compliance record

  • Built-in tools to meet UK HSE requirements under RIDDOR

  • Confidence that investigations and actions are fully traceable

Complete visibility and control over workplace incidents — from initial reporting through to investigation, corrective action, and RIDDOR compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About RIDDOR Reporting

The Symbiant Security, Health, Safety & Environment (SHE) Module provides organisations with a centralised, customisable platform for managing workplace incidents and ensuring full compliance with RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013). By combining dynamic forms, built-in investigations, and real-time action tracking, it helps organisations capture accurate data, streamline incident response, and maintain a complete audit trail.

Incident Logging and Management

  • Dynamic reporting forms adapt to the type of incident being recorded, ensuring accurate and standardised data capture for health, safety, security, or environmental events.

  • A centralised repository creates a single source of truth, eliminating data silos and ensuring all incident records are stored in one secure system.

  • Incident categorisation makes it easy to filter, analyse, and identify trends across your organisation.

  • Audit trails provide clear, timestamped records of actions, updates, and reviews — essential for RIDDOR submissions and insurance claims.

Investigation and Corrective Actions

  • Built-in investigation tools guide teams through identifying root causes and documenting preventive measures.

  • Action tracking allows corrective and preventive tasks to be assigned with deadlines, ownership, and real-time progress monitoring.

  • Supporting evidence such as documents, images, or reports can be attached to incident records for complete traceability.

Reporting, Analytics, and Automation

  • Automated notifications and reminders keep managers and action owners informed of new incidents, updates, or deadlines, reducing the risk of late reporting.

  • Custom dashboards provide role-based visibility, from executives who need high-level oversight to operational teams handling day-to-day responses.

  • Tailored reports allow you to generate professional, compliance-ready documents for RIDDOR reporting, audits, and internal reviews.

  • Optional AI-powered insights enhance reporting by linking related data, identifying hidden risks, and suggesting controls for proactive safety management.

Customisation and Accessibility

  • Fully customisable forms and workflows mean the module adapts to your organisation’s structure and compliance processes, not the other way around.

  • Cloud-based accessibility ensures unlimited users — even across distributed teams or multiple locations — can log incidents, access reports, and stay compliant from anywhere.

RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. It is a UK legal requirement that obligates employers, self-employed professionals, and those in control of work premises to report specific workplace incidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Compliance with RIDDOR is crucial to avoid fines, legal action, and reputational damage, while ensuring safer working environments.

Incidents that must be reported include:

  • Work-related deaths

  • Specified injuries (such as fractures, amputations, serious burns)

  • Occupational diseases (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, tendonitis)

  • Dangerous occurrences (near misses that could have caused harm)

  • Gas-related incidents

Symbiant SHE Software helps you capture all relevant details, ensuring nothing is overlooked in your RIDDOR reporting.

The policy is a formal document setting out an organisation’s principles, responsibilities, and processes for managing information security risks. It ensures risk management aligns with ISO 27001 requirements and supports confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

RIDDOR reporting software like Symbiant SHE improves compliance by:

  • Capturing accurate incident data with 200+ data points

  • Providing a secure audit trail for HSE inspections and insurance claims

  • Automating notifications and reminders to meet deadlines

  • Tracking corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence

  • Offering real-time reporting and dashboards for full visibility

This removes the risks of manual processes and ensures consistent, auditable compliance.


Yes. The SHE Module integrates seamlessly with other Symbiant tools, including Questionnaires, Surveys & Assessments, enabling you to carry out safety audits, employee surveys, and follow-up assessments to strengthen your organisation’s overall risk and compliance framework.

In addition to the term HSSE, the following abbreviations are common: HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Pricing Disclaimer

* Modules are charged at a standard monthly fee, not on a per-user basis. All users can access each module at any required level. Please note that costs exclude VAT, AI features, and additional modules you may wish to use. User seats are required.