Manual handling at work – a quick guide!

If you have found yourself having to manoeuvre objects at work, and as a result you injure yourself, we may be able to claim compensation on your behalf.

As it stands, the law is clear that your employer should not be requiring any employee to carry, push, pull or lift any object which can pose a danger to their health and safety where it can be avoided. Where this can’t be avoided, strict compliance to the law is a must.
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The Provision and Use of Equipment at Work – Quick help guide

Over the years at The Injury Lawyers, our specialist team have been dedicated to securing maximum compensation for employees injured through the use of equipment at work.

Any employee who is involved in an accident of this nature may be entitled to secure compensation on a no win no fee basis.

You may be wondering: who can claim, and under what circumstances can a claim be made? Detailed below are the specifics as to what the law says on the matter, what would be considered a ‘workplace’ and who would be considered an ’employee’ to be eligible to bring a claim.
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Band Saw injury compensation claims

Injuries in the workplace that are caused by band saws are one of the more common types of work accident injury cases. Whilst the UK does boast a fairly robust health and safety record, firms are still failing their employees by not properly safeguarding workers against the risks of band saw injuries.

If you have been injured in the workplace by a band saw then you have the right to make a work accident compensation claim. Your rights are enshrined in law – so read on for more help.
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Hit by a crate at work – claim advice from The Injury Lawyers

If you have been injured at work because of a crate, you may be entitled to compensation. Whether you have been hit by a falling crate, or injured trying to move a crate, you are entitled to claim for the health and safety failings of your employer.

Tasks that involve working with crates will typically have risk assessments involved for the various risks; especially where the crates are heavy and / or large. So read on for a little advice about your rights.
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Fragile roof, surfaces and materials injury work claims

Did you know that a quarter of all workplace deaths involving falls from heights are a result of fragile surfaces?

It’s a horrible statistic and we often represent workers who have been injured because of falls through fragile roofs, fragile walkways, fragile surfaces, and when having to use other fragile materials for walking on generally.

So what are you rights? Read on for more information.
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Glove caught in saw at work injury claim advice

Accidents where workers limbs are caught in machinery like saws are unfortunately common. Whilst the UK can boast a fairly decent health and safety record on a global standing, most accidents are often caused by circumstances like the above.

If you have been injured because your glove has been caught by a saw or a piece of saw machinery then you are entitled to claim for personal injury compensation.
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Arm entangled in the roller of a conveyor belt injury claims

An employee getting their arm entangled in the roller of a conveyor belt is a common scenario in today’s workplaces. It’s a shame really because the law and the duty for employers to abide by is so crystal clear that there should never be an excuse for it happening. But sadly we take on claims like this all of the time.

The injuries of course can be very serious indeed. So if your arm has been entangled in the roller of a conveyor belt at work, what are your rights?
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Baling machine accidents at work

Baling machines are of course extremely dangerous. The law in place is designed to ensure that no person is injured by either falling in, or becoming caught and pulled in, to a baling machine – and to ensure no-one is injured when servicing the machine or clearing any blockages.

But despite the stringent health and safety laws in place, accidents involving baling machines at work remain common. Employee activity and interactions with baling machines remain a constant health and safety concern, and many are not following the rules.
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Sawmill workers compensation rights explained

Sawmills are of course very dangerous places, and health and safety is of paramount importance to ensure that employees are not injured during the course of their employment. But sawmills and firms in related industries are often accident hot spots, and we are constantly investigating cases where workers have been injured.

The most common one for sawmills is injuries to the hands and fingers in the saw machines themselves. It often involves new and trainee staff. Read on for an insight and advice for making a claim if you have been injured when working in a saw mill.
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Fall from unsecured ladder on a vehicle claim

The Work at Height Regulations put an important duty on your employer to make sure that you are not at risk from a fall during the course of employment. When it comes to falls from unsecured ladders on vehicles, the risks can be grave. We’re talking tankers and wagons here where the falls can be from excessive heights that can lead to life threatening injuries.

So what are your rights if you have fallen from an unsecured ladder at work? What should you employer have done to have prevented this?
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