Employer Liability for Accident at Work Claims and Reporting the Accident

As employees we are expected to carry out our designated tasks using designated tools and procedures within the defined time. At the same time it is our expectation that we are provided with adequate training/guidance, tools and environment to carry out these tasks in the safest possible manner, the responsibility of which lies solely with our employer. Furthermore, if there were an accident in the workplace the employer is expected to follow certain procedures in dealing with this accident. In the text below we will look at the duties of an employer and the series of events that enable employees to make an accident at work claims.

The Employer’s “Accident Book”

All employers are required to maintain an accident book that is mainly focused on benefitting employees. The accident book contains details on what happened and in case employees need time off from the accident or intend to make accident at work claims. The employer may also use the accident book to make necessary changes to avoid any future accidents. Under the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Regulations) it is the employer’s responsibility to report the accident to the Health and Safety department of your local authority. This includes all major and minor injuries including deaths.

Even though it is the duty of the employer to report the accident, employees should also make sure that accident has been reported.

For more information related to accident at work claims you are more than welcome to get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.