accident at work

Manual work often involves putting your body on the line. In many instances manual workers will be exposed to hazardous materials and dangerous scenarios. It’s certainly a more exciting existence than sitting behind a desk watching the clock, but with the danger comes the possibility of injury. If you’re good with your hands and like a little danger, have a look at our list of three of the most dangerous manual labour jobs.

Mr. A sustained injury following an accident at work. Mr A was employed as a trackman and on this occasion fell whilst undertaking track repairs at 2.00am. There were hazards on the track where Mr A was working and poor lighting. As a result, Mr A fell into a hole causing him to suffer injury to his left ankle and knee. Mr A sustained a partial tear of his Anterior Cruciate Ligament which weakened his knee and 5 days after the accident his injured ankle gave way causing a full rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament requiring surgery. Mr A was absent from work for a significant period of time following the accident.

Following any workplace accident, it is a legal requirement that the details of the event are recorded in the company's accident book. These accident books are an essential legal document that any business with any employees should have.

The documents have been a necessity since the introduction of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulation 1979. There are two versions available, one published by the government's Stationery Office, and another by the Health and Safety Executive; both meet the requirements of the law mentioned and subsequent updates.

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.

35% of serious injuries in the workplace are caused by slipping or tripping. This can be especially dangerous where employees are working with heavy and dangerous machinery. Accidents can be caused by unforeseen dangers but reasonable steps must be taken by the employer to ensure that potential hazards have been thoroughly assessed.

A baker is suing two companies simultaneously, for the injuries he sustained following two different accidents he had whilst working in their factories.

A former bank worker has won £9,000 in an accident compensation claim for the work related accident in which she sustained a fractured ankle.

A barmaid who was buried in rubble after a blast at a North-east hotel today revealed she was seeking more than £100,000 in damages.

A builder can now sue for accident claims compensation after his employers were found responsible for his accident and for the injuries that he sustained.

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.

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to make a claim against your employer. With a high occurrence of injuries in the workplace, procedures have to be in place. However, many employees may fear making a claim due to the potential repercussions of their actions. There’s always the thought that if you say anything, for example you may get passed over for a promotion. This shouldn’t be the case. If you’re entitled to make a claim, you should make sure you do so.

An HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) employee has received a substantial personal injury pay out after suffering a near fatal blood clot whilst at work.

A judge has fined a construction company £20,000 after a subcontractor working on a site in London suffered multiple disabling injuries after falling from scaffolding.

A construction worker who worked on the new Wembley Stadium has made a successful accident claim and received £6,500 in compensation.

A construction worker who worked on the new Wembley Stadium has made a successful accident claim and received £6,500 in compensation.

A man, previously employed hotel porter, who was left with serious injuries after he was run over, has won a substantial amount of compensation in accident claims.

A man has been killed as the result of an explosion at an industrial site in Hertfordshire.The site building was under construction when an argon cylinder exploded.It was reported that six other men were injured by the blast and received hospital treatment.One was said to be in a critical condition, one is seriously hurt and four are being treated for minor injuries.

The family of a lorry driver, who was killed when a bail of scrap metal fell on him, are seeking compensation for his death.

A farm worker who lost two fingers in an accident whilst harvesting apples has received compensation totalling £45,000 from his employer.

The widow of a fisherman who drowned 5 years ago has received a significant compensation payout after a successful accident claim which was eventually settled out of court.

According to the Labour Force Survey, 2009/2010 saw 233,000 reportable injuries and a further 147 deaths take place whilst at work . Most professions come with little risk of an accident at work occurring; however there are some jobs which, due to the nature of their work, may struggle to ensure a safe environment for staff. Here, we take a look at five of the most dangerous jobs.

A company is due to pay £75,000 after one of its forklift trucks overturned in an accident, causing the death of the driver.

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.

If there is one thing that no employee, or employer for that matter, ever wants to have the misfortune to experience, it is an accidents at work that results in injury.

If you run a business it is your responsibility to provide a safe working environment for your employees. Not only are you responsible for your staff but, should you have any visitors attend your premises including customer and suppliers, you are also accountable for their wellbeing. Whilst accidents will happen, there are measures that can be taken to provide the safest environment possible for staff and help to minimise the financial repercussions of personal injury claims.

The Health and Safety Executive recognises that slips and fall are more likely to occur during cold weather and that these conditions could lead to an increase in accident claims.

Accidents in the workplace can not only be distressing for those involved, but may also prove costly for employers. If the employer is proved negligent they will have to pay out compensation, and any time taken off work by the injured party may lead to reduced productivity and extra wages spent on a temporary replacement.

Avoiding accidents caused by human error can be a tricky task, but there are certain measures you can take to create a safer environment for you and your colleagues to reduce the risk of accident claims.

A lorry driver has received £5,500 in compensation from his employer PA Dunwell Transport, after having his thumb crushed by a lorry roof.

Work related accidents and subsequent accident claims could often be avoided. Recently a man has received compensation after breaking his arm in an accident which took place in a factory in Staffordshire. The man was carrying out tests on a vehicle when a faulty step caused him to fall and break his arm.

A man who sustained a fractured skull in a work related accident has received a substantial personal injury compensation payout.

The man was given the accident claim payout for an incident which happened in July 2007 when he was working for the Severn Engineering Company. The man was involved in fitting a handrail at the University of Wales. He was struck on the head by a metal post which fell from the top of the staircase.

A business in Wolverhampton has been ordered to pay £8,000 after a personal injury claim by a man who was injured in a work related accident when he fell from a crane onto a concrete floor.

An electrical engineer from Rotherham has received compensation through successful accident claims after shattering and later having to have his leg amputated after a fall at work. The man was fixing cabling and had not been provided with an appropriate harness when he fell and severely damaged his legs.

All employers have a duty of care to their employees and must carry out risk assessments to limit the risk to employees in their day to day work.  Whilst the Ministry of Defence (MOD) cannot be sued for injuries sustained whilst a soldier is on active service they still have the same responsibility to try to reduce the risks taken by their employees.  They have the same obligation as any other employer to make sure that their employees have a safe environment to work in.  This includes making sure that all personnel have had the correct and appropriate training, that they have been supplied with the best possible equipment for the environment they are working in and that the are being adequately supervised.  Members of the armed forces can seek military compensation if their employer is found to be negligent.

A man from Hertfordshire is to sue his employers after they were found responsible for an accident in which he almost lost his sight.

A council worker from South-end-on-Sea has made a successful accident claim and been awarded £10,000 after sustaining a slipped disc because she was made to use a broken chair

Accident claims relating to work place injuries are relative common although this case is an extreme example. A police officer who was shot during a training course has been awarded a substantial amount in compensation although the exact amount hasn't been disclosed. The accident happened at Thames Valley Police's headquarters in Kidlington in 2007. The officer suffered physical and psychological injury and hasn't been able to return to work since.

A postal worker received compensation after receiving a personal injury from overfilled post bags.

A prison officer has been awarded workplace accident compensation after a work related accident.

The incident happened while the 42 year old prison officer was on duty at HMP Wolds which is a category C training prison for adult males.

Recent reports suggest that fraudsters are accepting jobs in order to later stage fake accidents in order to make accident claims. It's thought that the rise in this type of fraud is largely due to the recent clamp down on fraudulent car accident claims as many crash-for-cash rackets have recently been foiled.

A shop owner has been ordered to pay a total sum of £22,000, after one of his workers was injured at work. The employee was working in the Londis shop when the accident occured, which involved a stock cage falling on top of his head. He was unloading deliveries and transferring them to the stock room when the cage hit him on his head, leaving him with injuries including a loss of sight in his left and eye and no sense of smell.

A shop owner has been ordered to pay a total sum of £22,000, after one of his workers was injured at work. The employee was working in the Londis shop when the accident occured, which involved a stock cage falling on top of his head. He was unloading deliveries and transferring them to the stock room when the cage hit him on his head, leaving him with injuries including a loss of sight in his left and eye and no sense of smell.

A woman was injured whilst out walking when her foot went down an uncoveredmanhole which was hidden in grass. She suffered a fractured ankle and extensive bruising and after a spell of several days in hospital suffered an additional several months of i

A welder successfully received a compensation payout following a horrific accident at work which resulted in him being left blind.

As the recession tightens and businesses across the UK look at ways of reducing costs in order to stay afloat, the British Safety Council (BSC) and a leading lawyer in the field of personal injury have issued a stark warning to business leaders that reducing spend on controlling risks to workplace health and safety could endanger lives and cost companies an average of £30,000 per claim along with significant reputational damage.

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.