It is your employer’s legal responsibility to provide you
with the proper training and equipment respective of your environment to carry
out your job. Despite the strict check and balance of higher authorities,
employers and employees both have been accused of negligence resulting in
numerous accidents of varying intensities. Despite the obvious long term and
even permanent physical damages, these accidents have been estimated to cost
billions in accident at work claims. The description
given above is merely the tip of the iceberg. You can get an idea of the true
extent of these accidents in the text below.
Alarming
Statistics:-
In the most recent figures put forward by the Health and
Safety Executive:-
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1.2 million working people are
suffering from a work related illness.
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There have been 2,538 reported deaths
resulting from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposures.
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142 workers were killed at work for
various reasons.
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The injuries resulted in 27.3 million
lost working days due to work related illness and work place injuries.
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The total cost of injuries and accident at work claims totalled up to £14.3 billion.
Who is to blame?
Honestly, both employers and employees are equally
responsible for work place accidents. It is the responsibility of the employer
to take all necessary steps towards the health and safety of their employees.
On the other hand, employees are equally responsible for their own health and
safety.
For more information regarding accident at work claims get in touch with
247 Solicitors by phone
on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.
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