Here is a list of the types of accidents occurring in the workplace that may lead to a compensation claim

Types of accidents at work

The workplace is now much safer than it has ever been. There have been enormous improvements in health & safety during the last 30 years or so and as a result the numbers of accident injuries has reduced. However thousands of people each year suffer personal injury in the workplace in the UK.

This site is dedicated to informing the public about their rights and obligations so far as workplace safety is concerned. If you have been injured at work, we will help you decide whether or not you should pursue a legal claim.

Call FREEPHONE 0800 0322210  now for immediate advice on your case or complete the form opposite to make an online enquiry.

We can help you with:

• Accidents caused by tripping or slipping on unsafe surfaces at work
• Accidents or injuries that involve lifting or manual handling.
• Accidents involving machinery
• Industrial Injuries occurring through a lack of training or expertise
• Industrial injury through lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's)
• Warehouse accidents
• Building site accidents

and many many more incidents that occur at your place of work.

NEWS

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• Asthma UK launches it's 'Wish you were here?' campaign on world asthma day - 8th May 2008

• Quarry workers employers fined following accident - 28th April 2008

• The Safety & Health Expo 2008 at the NEC Birmingham in May - 22nd April 2008

• Deaths in the construction industry down 10% but must improve further - 15th April 2008

• The clear up after the storm - employee safety is paramount - 16th March 2008

• Fatalities at work statistics for 2006/07 show falls from height are still the biggest killer - 25th February 2008

• HSE prosecutes employer after worker loses four fingers in workplace accident - 5th February 2008

• Ladder Exchange helps small businesses change unsafe ladders - 24th January 2008

• The Risk and Regulation Advisory Council to be set up to advise on public risk to aid government policy decisions - 21st January 2008

• Director charged following worker fatality - 13th January 2008

• HSE prosecute after dumper truck accident and warn about equipment operatives not getting sufficient training - 7th January 2008

• Gas installers warned about the need for vigilance when carrying out there work after CORGI fitter is fined for poor workmanship - 13th November 2007

• Using stepladders at work - the official view from the HSE - 13th April 2007

• Welsh smoking ban commences - 3rd April 2007

• BP safety culture slammed in report - London HQ criticised - 21st March 2007

• Riddor rules not being adhered to regarding reporting of accidents - 7th March 2007

• Minimum wage dispute now decided - 21st February 2007

• NHS in Scotland have set up a scheme to recover costs incurred as a result of negligent acts. The party causing the accident (or their insurers) will be liable for certain fees - 21st February 2007

• Lloyds syndicates to seek recovery of TAG referral fees - 20th February 2007

If you have suffered a personal injury at work - CALL NOW FOR FREE ADVICE ON MAKING A CLAIM

Tel 0800 0322210