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Industrial accident claims are not only the result of a sudden, catastrophic event. Sometimes injuries or illness can occur over a period of time. Perhaps a factory worker has not been given the right protective clothing to keep him safe or is working in a dangerously noisy or polluted atmosphere. Certain specific health and safety regulations are designed to protect workers from circumstances such as these and it’s well worth having an idea of how the law protects you at work. Safety legislation is largely contained within the following statutes:
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992
Under this law, employers are obliged to assess, and take any necessary action with regard to possible risks to the health and safety of workers and anyone else associated with his business operations. For example, employers should not be asked to perform actions that could compromise his safety. A seemingly simple task such as lifting a box can, unless steps are taken, result in a back injury.
The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
Under these regulations an employer must meet the very minimum standards regarding the maintenance of the workplace taking into account factors such as cleaning and removal of waste products, ventilation, room size, temperature and lighting. With regard to floor and heavy traffic areas the law states that they must be even and not slippery, have no holes or uneven surfaces and with good drainage if necessary. Many industrial accidents happen as the result of slips and trips.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Work equipment and machinery must be properly maintained, that they are suitable for the purpose they are intended for and that users must be properly trained and have access to all necessary information and instructions.
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Employers must make sure that protective equipment and clothing is provided to workers and he is obliged to ensure that they are properly used.
If you’ve had an industrial accident
We have a great deal of experience in making cases for personal injury claims whether you were hurt in an accident at work, in a car accident or in an accident in a public place. Over the years we have managed to recover over £10 million in compensation for our clients. And we are successful in 97% of all the cases we bring.
No win no fee
We work on a no win no fee basis and we promise that you can keep every penny of the compensation that you’re awarded. (See no win no fee for more information). Just call us on 0808 144 0043 or fill in the online assessment form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Remember, if you’ve been hurt in an industrial accident and were not to blame then you are entitled to make a compensation claim.
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