The Workplace

In the United Kingdom is the Health & Safety Executive HSE acting to ensure that all our workplaces are as safe as possible. In the 35 years since the establishment HSE has overseen a dramatic decline in deaths and injuries in the workplace. In 1974, when the executive has begun, 651 died as a result of incidents in the workplace, a figure that has dropped a massive 70%, according to HSE statistics, up from 180 in 2008.

With Britain and the return the lower average number of deaths to 1.3 per 100,000 compared with an average of 2.5 for the rest of Europe, the contribution of the HSE in the workplace in the UK is clearly reaping the benefits. Unfortunately, despite all the efforts of the HSE, the preventable deaths and injuries continue to occur in the workplace.

With authority comes responsibility and the role of employers to protect their staff and anyone else who comes into contact with their business customers, visitors or members of public. Employers have an obligation to protect workers and the public against risks arising from their work – and the HSE is determined to ensure that they do.

How these responsibilities spread and what can be done if you feel you have not been adequately protected?

Employers are forced to make a number of things. Initially, the employer must assess the workplace risks and ensure that risks are eliminated or at least controlled. A management program the risk must be carried out. According to the HSE, which covers five main areas.

Plant and machinery shall be operated safely and systems safe work place and respected. All hazardous substances must be moved, stored and used safely. adequate social services to be provided. Health safety education, training, supervision and information should be given. Workers must be consulted on issues related to health and security. Of course, as we also have all employees have responsibilities. Health and safety is not solely the responsibility of someone else. Job security is a two-way street and it is very important that we all have to cooperate with security measures, with instructions and follow the rules and use common sense to stay out of danger.

What if they have fulfilled their part of this relationship, but your employer does not? What if you had an accident at work and feel they have sufficient support for their health and welfare? What systems exist to protect you? Maybe he had to leave their jobs because of their potential for future earnings or suffered?

You may be entitled to compensation.

Follow the advice of an attorney who specializes in workplace accidents. Most will give you a free consultation to determine the probability of a successful claim. If your position is strong are the chances that the lawyer will take his case in a victory without any remuneration. It has nothing to lose.

Visit Work Accident Solicitors if you have been Injured At Work. Read our free Work Accidents Guide to discover everything you need to know about making a Work Accident Claim. Nick Jervis is a solicitor (non-practising) and a consultant to Work Accident Solicitors who specialise in Work Accident Claims.

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