From the Research
Tendonitis is not reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) in the UK. RIDDOR specifically requires reporting of certain work-related injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences, and incidents that result in more than seven days away from work. While tendonitis can be work-related and may develop due to repetitive movements, overexertion, or poor ergonomics in the workplace, it is not included in RIDDOR's list of reportable diseases. The reportable occupational diseases under RIDDOR are more specific and include conditions like certain poisonings, some skin diseases, lung diseases, infections, and hand-arm vibration syndrome 1. Employers should still document cases of work-related tendonitis for their internal occupational health records and take preventive measures to address the underlying causes, even though formal RIDDOR reporting is not required. If tendonitis leads to an absence from work of more than seven consecutive days, then the absence itself would need to be reported under RIDDOR, but not the condition of tendonitis specifically.
Some key points to consider:
- Tendonitis, or tendinopathy, is a common condition that can be caused by work-related activities, but it is not specifically listed as a reportable disease under RIDDOR 2.
- The treatment of tendonitis typically involves a combination of rest, physical therapy, and pain management, and may include the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections or other therapies 3, 4.
- While there is some evidence to support the use of PRP injections for certain types of tendonitis, such as patellar tendinopathy, the evidence is not yet conclusive and more research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of this treatment 5.
- In terms of reporting, employers should prioritize documenting cases of work-related tendonitis and taking steps to prevent future incidents, even if formal RIDDOR reporting is not required.
Overall, the key takeaway is that tendonitis is not reportable under RIDDOR, but employers should still take steps to document and prevent work-related cases.