{"id":14108,"date":"2013-10-29T11:47:37","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T11:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=14108"},"modified":"2013-10-29T11:48:28","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T11:48:28","slug":"slipped-on-wet-stairs-at-work-claims-injury-lawyers-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2013\/10\/29\/slipped-on-wet-stairs-at-work-claims-injury-lawyers-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Slipped on Wet Stairs at Work Claims – Injury Lawyers Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"slippingSlipping on stairs can result in some fairly devastating injuries; particularly if you end up falling down a full flight of steps. Fractures, back injuries, head injuries; you could end up with a lot of time in bed and a lot of time off work.<\/p>\n

So what are your rights when it comes to slipping on wet stairs in your workplace? Is your employer liable?<\/p>\n

The Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

The applicable regulations are The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992<\/strong>. There is a specific section dedicated to the condition of floors which reads as follows:
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12.-(1) Every floor in a workplace and the surface of every traffic route in a workplace shall be of a construction such that the floor or surface of the traffic route is suitable for the purpose for which it is used<\/em>.<\/p>\n

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the requirements in that paragraph shall include requirements that-<\/em><\/p>\n

(a) the floor, or surface of the traffic route, shall have no hole or slope, or be uneven or slippery<\/strong> so as, in each case, to expose any person to a risk to his health or safety; and<\/em><\/p>\n

(b) every such floor shall have effective means of drainage<\/strong> where necessary<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Legislation: www.legislation.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

As you can see, the issue of wet floor is addressed.<\/p>\n

Can You Claim<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Stairs are of course classed as part of a traffic route, and as such the duty is clear that the employer must take reasonable steps to prevent a floor from becoming wet. Reasonable steps could be systems of inspection and maintenance for spillages. If there is a leak, your employer should ensure this is rectified as fast as possible.<\/p>\n

It is important to know that if your employer can prove that they have taken reasonable steps to prevent the floor becoming a hazard, they could defend the claim. You do not necessarily have the right to win your claim for compensation just for slipping on wet stairs. You must still prove<\/strong> that your employer has been negligent in the duty of care they owe to you.<\/p>\n

Making a Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer a Genuine No Win, No Fee<\/a> and 100% compensation<\/a> for most types of claims – which includes work accident claims<\/a>. Give us a call on 0800 634 75 75<\/strong> for free and friendly advice today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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