Conference Agenda

Illegal mining has long driven global environmental degradation, pollution, and unsafe working conditions, while distorting supply chains and introducing poorly verified materials into international markets. For the UK, these impacts translate into growing waste complexity, pressure on recycling infrastructure, and the need for secure, transparent material flows. This presentation explores how weaknesses in global supply chains undermine circular economy goals and argues for a coherent approach linking responsible sourcing, traceability, and ethical procurement with robust end-of-life recovery and high-quality recycling—essential steps to reduce harm, strengthen resource security, and build a resilient materials system.

This talk demystifies the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and tackles one of the most common questions faced by duty holders: does this incident need to be reported?

The session explains why RIDDOR exists, who has reporting duties, and what types of incidents must be reported to the enforcing authority. Using real-world examples, the talk explores grey areas that often cause confusion, such as over-seven-day injuries, work-relatedness, occupational diseases, near misses, and incidents involving non-employees.

The talk also clarifies common myths around RIDDOR, explains how reports are used by regulators, and highlights the importance of good internal reporting systems, even when external reporting is not required.

By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident in answering the question “to report or not to report”, ensuring legal compliance, consistency, and better learning from incidents—without unnecessary bureaucracy or fear of enforcement.