The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to ensure the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by their work.

All employers have an obligation to ensure their employees are working in a safe environment. This duty of care an employer must adhere to extends to cover visitors including members of the public. There are many rules and regulations an employer has in order reduce the risk of staff injury in the workplace. Unfortunately accidents, injuries and illness can, and do take place in a variety of work-based circumstances.

These may include:

• Accidents due to unsuitable or faulty equipment
• Exposure to harmful and dangerous substances
• Failure to provide correct safety equipment or clothing
• Exposure you to inappropriate heavy lifting
• Failure to provide proper training for a job
• Exposure you to excessive noise
• Inadequate ventilation
• Mistakes made by other employees

It is always wise to seek proper legal advice if you believe that you may be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

In claims for personal injury compensation we must be able to show that your employer was negligent against you and the injuries you sustained were a direct consequence of this negligence. Our team of expert advisors and solicitors will be able to collect all the required information and offer you advice on whether you can make a claim for personal injury.

If you were victim to a personal injury caused by an accident at work, Compensation-Experts may be able to help you claim compensation.

Enquire online today and one of our team will contact you to discuss your situation.