accident at work

Work related accidents are all too frequent. Workplaces can be the scene of many work related accidents including construction site accidents, machinery accidents, serious falls and transport accidents. If you’ve had a work related accident, we can help.

Your employer has certain obligations to inform and protect you in the workplace. However, accidents do happen and for a variety of reasons. If you have been involved in an accident at work, whether it was as a result of employer negligence or human error, read on to find out what you should do next.

It is the employer’s responsibility to make all staff aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any hazardous substance that they either handle, store or dispose of.  The information on the MSDS will help protect them and the environment.  If your business makes or supplies potentially hazardous substances they must each be recorded on a MSDS.

There are over 2.2 million people working in the UK construction industry and it is one of the most dangerous industries to be in with Construction accidents only too prevalent each day.  According to the Health and Safety Commission (HSE) over 2800 people have died as a result of a construction site accident and many more are injured in construction site accidents each year.

Electricity can be a lethal ingredient in a work accident. There are approximately 30 fatal accidents at work each year that involve electricity, and about a thousand more that are less serious. The risk is higher when working outside or in wet conditions, but there is an element of risk anywhere with electrical equipment.

Accidents involving the eyes can have potentially sight-threatening consequences.  There are two main workplace hazards to be considered that are both a potential threat to eye sight.

Forklift trucks are known to be responsible for a high number of accidents in the workplace.  Accidents usually happen as the result of bad training, poor factory or workplace layout or the bad maintenance of the vehicle. Figures published by the Health and Safety Executive indicate that there are around 8,000 accidents involving Forklift trucks each year.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for implementing and carrying out safety regulations in the commercial catering industry.  These regulations cover a multitude of different types of premises and businesses where food is prepared and sold like pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, bistros and contract caterers. The kitchen is a dangerous place to work and many accidents occur every day.  It is the responsibility of the HSE to ensure that employers complete the appropriate risk assessment and adhere to stringent rules governing safety in the kitchen.  As with other industries it is the responsibility of the employer to assess risk, to provide training and the appropriate equipment.

Slips, trips and falls are common accidents in the workplace. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons such as objects in the way, spillages or poor building maintenance. Injuries are also varied but often include fractures and breaks to arms, legs, wrists and fingers. If you’ve received injuries as a result of a trip or fall at work, you may be able to claim compensation.

Work related accidents are all too frequent. Workplaces can be the scene of many work related accidents including construction site accidents, machinery accidents, serious falls and transport accidents. If you’ve had a work related accident, we can help.