The workplace is now a very safe place. Thanks to the enormous improvements in general conditions, the use of equipment and effective training, your average worker is now very well looked after. Safety for most employers is paramount.
Here are the obligations that must be met by employer's in the UK:
We deal with all accident at work claims on a "No win no fee" basis. Here we answer your key questions:
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The Health & safety at work Act 1974
This groundbreaking and fundamental piece of legislation, which has been much enhanced and improved upon over the years, provides that:
"It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees"
This is a very broad statement but it places a huge burden on the shoulders of all employers to ensure that their employees work in safe and humane conditions. There are many key discussion points within the legislation but here we focus on a number of important elements that can lead to injury and subsequently to a compensation claim.
All employees should be trained and supervised sufficiently to enable them to carry out their duties safely and competently. They must have the required skill and experience to cope with their given tasks and must do so without endangering other workers or non-workers.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE TRAINING - YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR WORK RELATED INJURY...........more on training issues in the workplace
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) - Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Employers have basic duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work requirement of the PPE at Work Regulations1992.
The basic requirements are that personal protective equipment is to be supplied and used at work wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED AT WORK AS A RESULT OF POOR OR INADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - YOU MAY BE ABLE TO MAKE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM...........more on PPE's
