ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM SETTLEMENTS

There is copious legislation in force emanating from both the UK parliament and the EC that protect an employees right to heath and safety at work which if breached will give an employee the right to issue legal proceedings for compensation for personal injury in an accident at work claim. Some of the legislation is specific to certain industries however most of the legislation is of a general nature and will cover all places of work in almost every industry. Some of the most important general statutory provisions are as follows :-

Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992
These regulations underline the legal responsibility of an employer to guarantee that the place of work, including all the tools, equipment and systems of work that are used are safe and do not place employees at unacceptable risk. Any employee injured as a result of an employer failing to comply with these regulations can take legal action for compensation in an accident at work claim.

The Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992
These regulations over numerous aspects of safety breach of which causing injury can give rise to an accident at work claim. As general examples an employee must not be exposed to dangerous chemical fumes or allowed to operate potentially dangerous machinery without proper training or protective safety gear. In addition an employer is also bound, by law, to conduct regular inspections and repairs in order to keep machinery in safe working order. Employers are also required to pay attention to the floors and traffic routes of their factories and other places of business including offices and canteens. There must be adequate drainage facilities to prevent pools of water that could lead to slips and falls. Other concerns are sudden slopes or structural flaws, such as a rickety staircase or faulty traffic routes. Under these regulations employers must also look at workplace temperature and whether there are enough facilities and provisions for the workers’ comfort. This includes food facilities, a place for rest, sanitary conveniences and adequate space. Health and Safety training workshops must also be conducted, and special guidelines given for minors (those 18 years old or below) and pregnant women.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
These provisions make it the responsibility of the employer to identify unacceptable risk to the safety of employees and to remedy or prevent that potential risk. Those organisations that employ five or more people must have a recorded risk assessment schedule. The responsibility of the employer increases with the identified degree of risk.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Requires employers to ensure that any equipment is properly used according to its intended purpose and that employees are trained in its use. Under these regulations machines must also have emergency stop buttons, fixed guards, safety rails and warning labels.

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