{"id":20586,"date":"2017-11-30T12:23:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T12:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=20586"},"modified":"2017-11-30T12:23:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T12:23:21","slug":"slips-trips-falls-work-when-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2017\/11\/30\/slips-trips-falls-work-when-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Slips, trips and falls at work – when can you claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the workplace, we’re protected by the law which puts a duty on employers to provide a safe work environment for all employees. The Health and Safety Act 1974 imposes this legal duty because all employees deserve to be protected whilst working.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, workplace injuries are not uncommon.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Slip, trips and falls are extremely common and make up a large percentage of all work-related injuries. There are various other laws that further protect employees by putting rules in place to prevent specific injuries from happening in the first place. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999<\/em> requires all employers to assess the workplace for any potential risks.
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Removing avoidable risks<\/h2>\n

Employers should look out for anything that employees might slip, trip or fall over; no matter how big or small. All potential slip, trip and falling risks should be removed as soon as possible, and workplaces should be altered to reduce any risks, and adequate measures should be taken to warn anyone who might come across an unavoidable risk.<\/p>\n

Even the smallest risk can cause the biggest of injuries. A small spillage is easy to mop up, but if left, it could potentially cause a fatal slip and fall. We’re not being over-reactive here – you bang your head, and it could be permanent…<\/p>\n

Common accidents<\/h3>\n

Some of the most common injuries are caused by the following risks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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