For many of us, the risk of being injured by an animal while at work is negligible if not non-existent. But spare a thought to the legions of British workers who are exposed to dangerous animals on a daily basis – postal workers/couriers, vets, farmers workers, social...
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Don’t take the strain in your workplace
Sprains and strains may not sound particularly dramatic in the context of serious injuries in the workplace, but make no mistake, they are a significant cause of disablement, pain, and financial loss. How do sprains and strains differ? Sprains In technical parlance, a...
Delivery drivers are at our beck and call, but at what risk?
Every day, hundreds of thousands of business vehicles span the UK road network to ensure the flow of goods and services. Those that drive for an occupation include delivery drivers, taxis drivers, salespeople, maintenance workers, haulage drivers, bus drivers,...
A clean bill of health for the waste sector? Not exactly
The old saying, “one man's trash is another man's treasure” and “where there’s muck there’s brass” could not sum up the waste sector better. ‘Muck’ is big business. In the year 2015-16, the ‘Big Five’ waste management companies alone generated £4.8bn in revenue, with...
Why working in a commercial kitchen can be a recipe for serious injury
As we all know, avocados are good for us, especially with their high levels of heart-healthy fatty acids and ability to lower bad cholesterol. But did you know that many people end up with an unplanned trip to A&E because of avocados each year? Yes, it transpires...
The role of modern personal protective equipment in safe workplaces
Based on the most recent official estimates, the annual cost of work-related injuries and illnesses is a staggering £14.9bn . With such a lot at stake, there is no doubt that there is an ever-present need to do everything possible to make workplaces even safer. In our...
My Personal Injury Claim Has Been Unsuccessful – Can I Appeal?
We receive many calls from clients who have previously instructed another law firm or claims company to manage their personal injury claim which has resulted in no compensation or too little compensation being awarded. Many claimants are confused as to whether they...
What is the state of workplace health & safety in our key industries?
When it comes to accidents at work, there is no doubt that some sectors are considerably more at risk than others. Over recent blogs, we have delved into the risks associated with specific industries including agriculture, manufacturing and construction; agriculture...
Is the health sector good for the health of its workers?
For an industry focused on the health and well-being of its customers, the health sector is by no means immune from injuries to its own workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report that there are approximately 72,000 non-fatal injuries in the field of human...
How to avoid injury in a desk-based job
Ask anyone which occupations they believe have the highest rates of injury and they are likely to reply: scaffolders, window cleaners, construction workers, or farmers, or any other occupation that is perceived as dangerous. Not many would say data analyst, accountant...
