Factory Accidents
Factory employees are entitled to just the same protection as any other employee
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Employees in factories are entitled to just the same protection as any other employee. Any employer has a duty to comply with all the relevant statutory requirements and regulations about safe working practices and safe premises in which to work, or they could be liable for factory accident compensation claims.
Requirements include making sure that factory floors are clear of slippery substances like grease, which can cause slipping accidents. Floors must also be kept clear of obstructions, and tripping hazards, like discarded plastic wrapping bands and trailing cables.
Moving parts of machinery have to be safely guarded. Safety shoes and suitable gloves should be provided when there is a risk of foot injuries or injuries to the hands during the working process. Appropriate overalls should be provided if there is a danger of hot or toxic materials or liquids being scattered or splashed.
Other factory injuries could include industrial deafness; fork lift truck accidents; chemical spills; or falling machinery.
Avoiding factory accidents
To reduce the risk of a factory accident claim, and to improve overall safety, employers are required to undertake extensive risk assessment. They might walk around the factory noting areas of risk and where the probability of an accident occurring is high, taking into account Health and safety factors.
After this, an employer might talk through safety issues with members of factory staff, including the safety representative, to try and grasp how each job is preformed, and if the area of work is safe. A further look at the accident book might bring to light any other areas of risk that need focus. These findings need then to be recorded, and revisited periodically, to ensure practises are still in place to reduce the risk of factory accidents.
New factory employees should receive induction training into the safety procedures, and the employers should ensure that safety rules are complied with at all times. It follows that where there is a breach of these requirements, and an accident occurs, causing an injury to an employee, it may well be appropriate for the employee to make a factory accident compensation claim.
You shouldn’t be afraid of claiming for factory accident compensation. Your employer will have insurance that covers them against accident claims, and it is your right to get factory accident compensation after an accident or injury which occurred in a factory. You also don’t have to worry about being fired after claiming; there are laws that protect an employee so that a factory claim can be made without the risk of losing their job.
If you have suffered a factory accident, do not hesitate to claim online with National Accident Helpline™, or call on the free phone number to get a free consultation for an experienced independent specialist.
It’s important, if you’re thinking of claiming factory accident compensation, that you start your claim straight away, as some injuries have time limits. Start your compensation claim today and call now to speak to one of our trained advisors, who will pass you on to a specialist solicitor in your area.