Accidents at work are common. These can be due to a number of reasons including:
- Faulty equipment provided by your employer
- Inadequate training
- Unsafe system of work
- Lack of protective equipment
- Unsafe place of work
Once an employee becomes aware of a dangerous or risky situation they should notify their employer immediately to prevent an accident from occurring.
Employers should provide employees with adequate training, a safe working environment and proper equipment. Checks should be carried out on a regular basis and records of this should be kept together with risk assessment and health & safety inspection checks.
Every employer must have “Employers Liability Insurance” but to be successful with your claim you have to prove that your employer was at fault.
What to do in the event of an accident at work:
Firstly any injury must be recorded in the accident book. It is a good idea to check your contract or written statement of employment regarding sick and accident pay. There will be a specific section in one of the clauses that advises about this.
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