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Workplace Rights and Health and Safety
Slips and Trips account for many of the accidents which occur in workplaces throughout the UK each year even though they are one of the simplest types of accidents at work to avoid.
Slips and Trips at work can normally be prevented by common sense actions. When employers carry out their risk assessments of their premises they should have already identified and eliminated any tripping hazards such as trailing wires or damaged carpets. They should have also ensured that the building was in a safe state of repair eliminating any risk of leaks from the roof or the plumbing system, oil pipes or tanks. They can provide anti slip mats, anti slip painted surfaces or coatings, handrails and shoes with anti slip soles where the surface remains slippery. Anti slip treads on stairs or steps should be properly maintained. Potholes should be identified and repaired. Adverse weather conditions should be monitored in advance by occupiers and employers and they should have systems in place to organise the application of salt, sand or grit to treat snow ridden, icy or other frozen surfaces or areas under their control .
It is not just an employer's duty to look after health and safety in the workplace though; both employers and employees have a legal responsibility to look after health and safety at work.
As an employee you should look after your own health and safety as well as paying attention to what effects your actions could have on others. For example if you spill something on the floor you should arrange for it to be cleaned up immediately and have warnings signs placed nearby until the floor is dry. This should help to avoid anyone suffering from a slip or trip at work which could cause an injury.
If you suffer from a slip or trip at work which was not your fault, you may be able to make a slip or trip at work compensation claim.
You may think that slips or trips at work will only result in minor injuries anyway; therefore they are not worth worrying about but in fact slips or trips at work can result in serious injuries such as broken bones, deep lacerations and concussion.
Injuries can be even more serious if the person lands on a hard floor surface or trips into another object such as the corner of a desk or a hard metal machine. Serious injuries can also be caused if the slip or trip at work is on a staircase.
In very rare cases, brain injuries and fatalities have been caused by slips and trips at work and our specialist personal injury solicitors have experience of dealing with these types of slip or trip at work compensation claims.
We have published many news stories on our website about clients we have helped claim compensation after suffering from a slip or trip at work. Follow the links below to read the selection or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
8th May 2008 - Discarded rubbish on Leeds train leads to compensation payout by Northern Rail for injured train driver
18th February 2008 - Michelin sued for £2,500 compensation after employee fractured his finger
28th November 2007 - Bristol Warehouse Worker Injured by Stray Tomato
19th November 2007 - Merseyside man secures £250,000 after back injury at work led to early retirement
19th October 2007 - Woman injured at work protecting baby in arms
13th August 2007 - Compensation for accidents at work for two Tesco employees
23rd July 2007 - Jarvis PLC to pay £8,000 damages to railway shopman following
accident at work
5th June 2007 - Cardiff man secures £15,000 compensation from Royal Mail following accident on the loading bay
25th May 2007 - Fabricator from Magna Kansei secures compensation as case settles
on the court steps
23rd March 2007 - Jobcentre care officer wins damages for office cable fall
20th March 2007 - Former Peugeot worker wins damages for factory fall
9th March 2007 - Nursing auxiliary awarded compensation after slippery slope accident
3rd November 2006 - GMB member secures £90,000 compensation following accident at work
22nd September 2006 - Man from Port Talbot secures compensation after fall at work which resulted in brain injury
5th September 2006 - Holywell man wins compensation for workplace injury from Arquest Ltd
If you have suffered from a slip or trip at work and been injured, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation and should seek expert legal advice.
Mr Clayton was involved in two accidents at work and injured his knee on both occasions. In his first accident at work, he slipped after treading on a plastic bottle which had been left on the floor and in his second accident; he tripped over a bolt protruding out from the floor.
He needed surgery on his knee and with help from Thompsons' specialist personal injury solicitors, he was awarded a total of £18,815 compensation for both slip and trip claims.
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury after a slip or trip at work, which was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
As with all personal injury compensation claims, including claims for slips and trips at work you would need to prove that your injury was caused as a result of the negligence of another party (in this case your employer) and once you appoint a personal injury compensation solicitor, they will assist you in compiling your evidence and presenting it to your employer's liability insurers. You should if possible get names of witnesses who saw the hazard at the time that caused the slip or trip or better still obtain photographs . Some hazards may be transient such as ice or snow which may melt. You must report the accident to an appropriate authority even if you think initially that you escaped without serious injury.
Every personal injury compensation claim is very different and while some are settled within a matter of months, others can take years. Most cases are settled out of Court; however, some will need to progress this far.
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury at work after slipping or tripping, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
Remember that as a worker you are entitled to work in an environment where all the risks to your health and safety are properly controlled.
For more information about Health and Safety at Work and employees rights follow the links below.
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain.
Direct.gov - Information on rights and responsibilities related to health and safety, stress, accidents in the workplace and more health and safety information.
Trades Union Congress (TUC) - Health and Safety Information from the TUC.
The British Safety Council - The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading occupational health, safety and environmental organisations.
Department of Health - Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.