What is the advised amount of time that RIDDOR records should be kept?

The advised amount of time to keep RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) records is five to six years. This duration aligns with the legal requirements for record retention, ensuring that any incidents that occurred during that period can be reviewed if necessary. Maintaining these records for this time frame is crucial for both compliance with regulations and for the purpose of monitoring workplace safety trends.

Keeping records for less than that period may result in a lack of crucial information if an investigation is required later, while retaining them indefinitely is generally unnecessary and can lead to difficulties in data management and privacy concerns.