What does NADOPOD mean in HEALTHCARE

NADOPOD stands for Notification of Accident, Dangerous Occurrence, Occupational Poisoning and Occupational Disease. It is used to refer to the notification process of any event that may occur in a workplace or other environment and can cause harm to people's health or safety.

According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974), employers are required to report any incidents classified as an accident, dangerous occurrence, occupational poisoning, or occupational disease which involves their staff. Furthermore, they must ensure they have systems in place that allow them to identify a potential hazard quickly and safely.

Incidents reported under NADOPOD include all injuries resulting from accidents occurring in the work environment such as slips/trips/falls; machinery malfunctions; electrical shocks; hazardous chemical exposure; or fires. They also include any instances where workers develop an illness as a result of their activities within the workplace (occupational diseases) and also instances where workers have been poisoned by hazardous substances used onsite (occupational poisoning).

If there is an incident which meets the criteria listed above then it is important that the employer informs their local enforcing authority promptly who will then investigate further into the incident. It is also important that those involved receive medical attention if necessary and employers must ensure that any risks associated with the incident are documented in line with their internal procedures and risks assessments undertaken onsite.