Accident at work

Nearly 1 million people face accidents at work each year. In accordance with the laws of the UK, the employer is responsible for you when you are in the workplace.

The most common causes of accidents at work include:

• Negligence of an employer or a fellow employee;
• Overloaded workplaces;
• Oversight;
• Failure to follow instructions;
• Failure to comply with occupational safety requirements;
• Unsafe manual tasks, loading and storage;
• Usage of inappropriate equipment, its unauthorised repair;

Accident at work compensation claim

If you have been injured as the result of an accident at work that isn’t your fault, we can help you to make a claim for compensation you are entitled to. So, if you think you are entitled to claim compensation, please call us on 0800 098 8128 or fill in a Make an Enquiry form available online.

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Many such people are not aware of their rights and do not even know that they are eligible for compensation (due to having limited technical English skills).

Employer’s duties

An employer has a duty under the UK law to ensure your health, safety and welfare at work, to provide safe working conditions and minimise health risks.
The employer’s duties under the law include:

• controlling dust, smoke and noise emissions to the environment;
• providing necessary training and instructions on safe behaviour, not to engage in improper behaviour that will endanger themselves and others;
• ensuring safety and regular maintenance of equipment and machinery, as well as the safety of the systems used in the workplace;
• assessing the risk of all tasks and reducing or eliminating the risks;
• taking necessary fire-fighting measures and preparing a fire emergency evacuation plan or fire-fighting measures;
• providing adequate first aid facilities or equipment;
• reporting of diseases and injuries to relevant authorities.

More information on occupational health and safety laws may be found in HSE (Health and Safety Executive) publications. Some of the publications can be downloaded from the HSE’s website www.hse.go.uk.

The employee’s duties

You must cooperate with your employer to ensure workplace safety. You should take reasonable care of your own and your co-workers’ health and safety.
You must:

1. follow instructions and observe safety rules and regulations;
2. wear and properly use protective equipment;
3. keep the workplace clean and tidy;
4. use suitable tools and equipment for work;
5. adhere to safety rules and safety signs.

If you believe that your working conditions do not ensure your safety, you can report an issue anonymously to HSE (Health and Safety Executive). Contact them on: 0800 098 8128.
More information on health and safety requirements you can find in HSE publications. Some of these publications can be downloaded from the HSE’s website www.hse.go.uk.

Employee’s duties in reporting an accident

• Report an accident to the supervisor as soon as possible.
• Record the accident in Accident Book.
• Collect the evidence, details of witnesses and photographs of the accident scene, if possible.

More information on occupational health and safety laws may be found in HSE (Health and Safety Executive) publications. Some of the publications can be downloaded from the HSE’s website www.hse.go.uk

Is there a risk of losing a job?

An employer is not entitled to dismiss you for bringing a valid claim for compensation for the damage suffered.

So if you think you are entitled to make a work accident claim for compensation call us on 0800 098 8128 or fill in a short enquiry  form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.