Oil is common in many workplaces, particularly those in the manufacturing and automotive industries. So what happens if you slip on oil that’s in the workplace? As far as substances go, oil is defiantly one of the ones that will be more likely to cause you to slip!
So if this happens to you, can you make a claim for personal injury compensation if this happens to you?
There are regulations – loads of them!
There are loads of workplace health and safe regulations that are designed to protect you as an employee from being injured in the workplace. If we can prove that your employer is in breach of any of these regulations, and that this breach has caused your accident and injuries, you should have a successful claim for compensation.
The following regulations may be important when looking at if you can make a claim or not:
- The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
- The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
When they might apply
The first will probably apply whatever the nature of the accident if it is relation to a slip on oil in the workplace. These regulations state that your employer has a duty to make sure that traffic routes in the workplace are not slippery. So if they allow oil to accumulate on the floor and become a danger, you may have a claim. They could defend such claims by proving that they have a reasonable system of inspection and maintenance and that they have taken any reasonable steps to stop a slip on oil.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 may apply if the oil has leaked from defective equipment or machinery. There is an important duty on an employer to inspect and maintain all equipment and machinery, so failing to do this can lead to them being liable if the defect causes oil to become a hazard.
Of course, in some workplaces, there may be an inherent risk of oil ending up on the floor. That’s where The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 may come in. If boots or other equipment can be used to reduce the risk of a slip, your employer should provide such suitable equipment to protect you.
Winning a claim
All we need to do is prove that your employer has breached one of the important regulations they must adhere to and show that this has caused the accident in order to win a claim for personal injury compensation. Your employer should be insured (by law) so all we need to do is claim from their insurance to compensate you for any injuries and losses caused.
Nowadays, the process is normally as easy as pie, and we offer 100% compensation agreements and a No Win, No Fee service for most work accident claims. Call our free helpline on 0800 634 75 75 for the advice you need.
