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\"\"Having an accident at work<\/a> can be a traumatic event – especially when it was not your fault.\u00a0 You may feel that you are entitled to bring a claim for compensation<\/a>, but you are reluctant as you do not know what the reactions of the more senior colleagues at work would be<\/strong>. Well, this is why we are here to act on your behalf – and it should be borne in mind that employers should have insurance in place to deal with matters such as these.<\/p>\n

Employers should also be appreciative that a matter of health and safety has been brought to their attention, giving them the chance to rectify it and so avoiding further accidents in the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Employers do have a duty to protect their employees from risks to their health and safety. Employers should take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance with strict health and safety standards<\/strong>. So, if you have had an accident at work that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation<\/a>.
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General workplace safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your workplace should be set up and maintained in such a way that allows you to carry out your work safely<\/strong>. A good example of this would be in a warehouse where boxes are being opened and a lot of refuse is created as a result. There should be refuse points located in the workplace to ensure it can be disposed of safely, and not left on the floor for someone to trip over<\/strong>.\u00a0 Employees should also be trained in rubbish disposal and maybe even regular checks made to ensure that walkways are clear.<\/p>\n

Manual Tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your job involves manual handling tasks<\/strong>, you should be properly trained in how to complete the tasks safely<\/strong>. A good example of this would be heavy lifting – employees completing such tasks should be trained in how to complete the tasks correctly, thus causing the least stress to their bodies as possible<\/strong>. Another example would be repetitive, manual tasks – in order to avoid conditions such as repetitive strain injury<\/strong>, employers should ensure that regular breaks are taken, and the work is as diverse as it possibly can be.<\/p>\n

Personal Protective Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is an umbrella term which can cover a whole host of items ranging from protective headgear, to safety goggles, to respirators – basically anything which reduces the risks to your health and safety. PPE should be issued as a last resort if no other method can protect the employee as well as the PPE or better.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about your accident at work<\/a> feel free to give us a call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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