HSE Infoline

Who are the reports sent to They are sent to the Environmental Health Department of the Local Authority or the area HSE offices (see Appendix B for area office addresses). Accident report forms F2508 can also be obtained from them or by ringing the HSE Infoline, or by ringing the incident contact centre on 0845 300 9923. 

HSE Infoline - Telephone 0845 3450055 or write to HSE Information Centre, Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HO... 

If a doctor notifies the responsible person that an employee suffers from a reportable work-related disease a completed disease report form, F2508A, must be sent to the enforcing authority. A summary is included in Chapter 20 and a full list is included with a pad of report forms. The HSE InfoLine or the Incident Contact Centre can be contacted to check whether a particular disease is reportable. 

If an incident happens which does not result in a reportable injury, but obviously could have done, it could be a Dangerous Occurrence as defined by a list in the regulations (see Chapter 20 for a summary of Dangerous Occurrences). All Dangerous Occurrences must be reported immediately by, for example, telephone, to the enforcing authorities. The HSE InfoLine or the Incident Contact Centre can be contacted to check whether a dangerous occurrence is reportable. 

For information about health and safety ring HSE s Infoline Tel 08701 545500 Fax 02920 859260 e-mail hseinformationservices natbrit.com or write to HSE Information Services, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly CF83 3GG. 

The details can be checked by consulting the guide, looking at the pad of report forms, checking the HSE s website, ringing the HSE s Infoline or the Incident Control Centre (ICC). 

Many trade associations operate safety advisory services for their members, as do chambers of commerce. Unbiased advice can be obtained from the HSE s Infoline, which refers the more difficult or policy questions to the HSE s regional offices. lOSH also operates a free advisory service to members and non-members alike. 

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