NR NR/L3/INV/3001/RIM113 ISSUE 1 PDF

This module applies to:

a) events occurring on Network Rail managed infrastructure (NRMI), including Network Rail managed stations.

b) accidents involving Network Rail employees whilst on duty and not occurring on NRMI, including whilst travelling in road vehicles (whether owned, hired or leased by Network Rail).

c) accidents involving employees of contractors whilst undertaking work for Network Rail;

d) accidents to members of the public occurring on NRMI or Network Rail managed stations, including cases of suicide, suspected suicide and attempted suicide.

The requirements of this module are additional to the statutory reporting requirements of the RIDDOR 1995 and RAIR 2005.

Nothing in this module relieves Network Rail of any obligation to report as the employer or responsible person under RIDDOR 1995, or as a duty holder under RAIR 2005.

Purpose

To provide a consistent, comprehensive and structured process for the statutory reporting of accidents, incidents and occupational ill health to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) or a local enforcing authority.