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28.02.08 Accidents can happen in many different
ways in the workplace. However injuries caused through
slips and falls
account for probably the majority of the incidents that
we as a law firm actually deal with.
According to official HSE sources every 25 minutes
someone breaks or fractures a bone at work, this is a
pretty astonishing statistic and one that warrants
informed action.
The HSE have reacted to the statistics by campaigning
for better education for employers and employees on the
risks posed by the various working environments in the
UK.
The
Shattered Lives campaign was launched today with a
blaze of publicity by the HSE. From their website the
HSE have confirmed:
Last year 45 workers died following a
fall
from height and 3750 were seriously
injured. Reducing this unnecessary injury toll is a
priority and Shattered Lives is our latest campaign.
Find out what happens when workers are put at risk and
what you can do to stop falls from height in your
workplace.
We handle claims for
people who have been injured at work and invite you
to make an enquiry with us if you find yourself in this
position.
Employers must do more to avoid slipping accidents and
falls from height. The HSE campaign will go some way
to help the situation provided the message is heard and
understood by industry. Many injured victims do not
receive full pay when they are absent from work. SSP
which is limited to under £80 per week will not be
enough for many. Lost earnings can be recovered in full
if a claim is successful. |
