Accidents at Work
If you have been injured as a result of an accident at work that was the
fault of your employer or maybe the fault of another employee for whom your
employer is responsible then you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Your employers owe you a duty of care whilst you attend work and it is compulsory for your employer to have insurance to cover claims of this type which may include one of the following:-
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Lifting heavy objects
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Using defective
equipment or dangerous machinery
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Inadequate training
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Inadequate safety equipment or clothing
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Falling over objects
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Slippery floor surfaces
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Unsafe working practices
If involved in an accident at work it is essential that you report the incident to your employer and you should also make sure the incident is recorded accurately in the accident book as soon as possible.