when is an accident book required in the workplace

An accident book is required in the workplace in the UK when an organisation has 10 or more employees. This legal requirement comes under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979. The accident book must be kept to record all workplace accidents, no matter how severe, and records should be preserved for at least three years. Certain industries like factories, mines, and quarries must keep an accident book regardless of the number of employees. The accident book also supports compliance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, which requires employers to record and report specific work- related injuries and dangerous occurrences. Keeping an accident book helps in managing legal obligations, supporting personal injury claims, and maintaining workplace safety standards.