Slips And Trips: The Dangers And How To Avoid Them
Trips are rarely very serious.
Usually they result in nothing more than a sprained wrist or some bruising.
Though there are obviously very serious exceptions, the vast majority of slips and trips result in a few days off work, at most.
Though individually slips and trips may seem like an almost insignificant type of workplace accident, last year alone there were over 10,000 injuries suffered by workers due to some sort of trip.
That figure makes up almost a third of all reported major injuries suffered in the workplace.
There are 3 reasons these figures are so high.
1.
Failure to manage risk: The vast majority of slips and trips could be easily avoided if the risk had been properly identified and managed.
In most cases managing a trip hazard is very easy.
To not do it is asking for trouble.
2.
People not taking the risk seriously: Slips can often have non-serious consequences.
In some cases people may even find them funny.
Without recognising the potentially serious results of a fall, people continue not to take them seriously.
3.
'Slips and trips are inevitable aren't they?' People often see trips as inevitable.
This view means that they do little to manage the risk.
By realising that slips and trips can be effectively managed will lead to huge reductions in accidents.
What you do DOES make a difference.
Any employer in the UK has the legal responsibility to manage risks in the workplace to protect both their employees and members of the public.
Failure to manage the risks that may lead to slips and trips in the workplace can have serious consequences for an employer.
Both legally and financially, the risk isn't worth it.
The law allows an individual who has suffered a slip or trip at work due to the negligence of their employer to make an accident at work claim.
The compensation awarded to a successful claimant will take into consideration, personal stress and pain, loss of earnings and medical bills.
This can often end up being thousands of pounds.
Every year, slips and trips cost employers over £500 billion.
As I've already said, the risk isn't worth it.
If you are an employee who has suffered a slip or trip due to your employers failure to manage the risks in your workplace then you may be entitled to make a claim.
If your accident resulted in an injury then you should seek specialist legal advice.
Going to see a specialist solicitor will quickly reveal whether or not your case is worth pursuing.
Usually they result in nothing more than a sprained wrist or some bruising.
Though there are obviously very serious exceptions, the vast majority of slips and trips result in a few days off work, at most.
Though individually slips and trips may seem like an almost insignificant type of workplace accident, last year alone there were over 10,000 injuries suffered by workers due to some sort of trip.
That figure makes up almost a third of all reported major injuries suffered in the workplace.
There are 3 reasons these figures are so high.
1.
Failure to manage risk: The vast majority of slips and trips could be easily avoided if the risk had been properly identified and managed.
In most cases managing a trip hazard is very easy.
To not do it is asking for trouble.
2.
People not taking the risk seriously: Slips can often have non-serious consequences.
In some cases people may even find them funny.
Without recognising the potentially serious results of a fall, people continue not to take them seriously.
3.
'Slips and trips are inevitable aren't they?' People often see trips as inevitable.
This view means that they do little to manage the risk.
By realising that slips and trips can be effectively managed will lead to huge reductions in accidents.
What you do DOES make a difference.
Any employer in the UK has the legal responsibility to manage risks in the workplace to protect both their employees and members of the public.
Failure to manage the risks that may lead to slips and trips in the workplace can have serious consequences for an employer.
Both legally and financially, the risk isn't worth it.
The law allows an individual who has suffered a slip or trip at work due to the negligence of their employer to make an accident at work claim.
The compensation awarded to a successful claimant will take into consideration, personal stress and pain, loss of earnings and medical bills.
This can often end up being thousands of pounds.
Every year, slips and trips cost employers over £500 billion.
As I've already said, the risk isn't worth it.
If you are an employee who has suffered a slip or trip due to your employers failure to manage the risks in your workplace then you may be entitled to make a claim.
If your accident resulted in an injury then you should seek specialist legal advice.
Going to see a specialist solicitor will quickly reveal whether or not your case is worth pursuing.
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