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Diploma in Occupational Medicine
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Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, when does work related carpal tunnel syndrome become reportable?
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Correct answer
D. When the responsible person receives a diagnosis and work involves regular use of percussive or vibrating tools.
The correct answer explained
RIDDOR reporting requires both a confirmed diagnosis and specified occupational exposure. Carpal tunnel syndrome is reportable only when a diagnosis is received and work involves regular use of percussive or vibrating tools.
Other criteria do not trigger reporting. Repetitive wrist thresholds relate to prescribed disease benefits, not RIDDOR.
Key point
- Trigger - diagnosis received by responsible person
- Exposure - regular percussive or vibrating tool use
Why other options are wrong
Confuses prescribed disease criteria or clinical indicators with RIDDOR thresholds. Common error selecting based on symptoms, tests, or GP documentation without required exposure.
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