Your employer must, by law, keep you safe whilst you are at work and doing your job
Your employer must, by law, keep you safe whilst you are at work and doing your job. There are numerous laws which govern not only the safety of your workplace but also the training you must receive, the equipment you should use to carry out your job and the way in which you work.
Employers must identify and assess all potential workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, biological and psychological hazards. This can involve conducting regular inspections, assessments and risk analysis and they should implement any changes that are necessary. They must also invest in continual and appropriate training and resources to ensure that employees are safe at all times. This includes offering mental health resources.
They must remain vigilant and aware of the latest developments in legislation and ensure that their employees feel empowered and protected by their policies.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident whilst at work, then you could be entitled to claim compensation. We deal with injuries caused by faulty equipment, unsafe system of work, manual handling, slips, trips and falls and industrial disease.
Injuries such as these can often result in pain and suffering along with financial loss and our team of professionals can advise if you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. Our team are experts in bringing personal injury claims and we are committed to working with you to maximise the compensation payment you receive, however the accident occurs.
You have a period of 3 years from the date of your accident to bring a claim for personal injury but to ensure that matters are dealt with whilst events are still fresh in your mind you should contact us as soon as possible.
If you have been involved in an accident at work, contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial interview on 0800 011 6666 or contact us at legal@timms-law.com.