A crush injury occurs when part of the body is subjected to a high degree of force, typically when trapped between two objects squeezing together. Such injuries are common in work environments with heavy machinery and materials, such as farming, construction,...
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Scaffolding – the height of safety – or an accident in the waiting?
Scaffolding as an occupation is not for the faint-hearted. It ranks alongside construction and farming as one of the most dangerous sectors. This is not surprising, as falls constitute 30 percent of fatalities in the workplace. Thankfully, strict health and safety...
Supermarket accidents – the hidden dangers of your local store
Safety hazards are everywhere in supermarkets; from the moment you park your car, to the check-out, there are many risks to manage to ensure the safety of customers and staff. This article will focus on the legal obligations and duties that supermarkets have to their...
Slips, trips and falls in the workplace are no joke
When it comes to injuries at work, slips and trips are truly enemy number one. While often associated with the slap-stick comedy of Laurel and Hardy, such accidents are anything but funny. They have the potential to change lives forever. Over 40 percent of all major...
A hair-raising experience – electrocution in the workplace
Due perhaps to the invisible nature of electricity, many are perplexed as to what causes electrocution, what increases the risk of being shocked, and how it can be avoided. In this article, we will debunk some of the myths around electrocution, discuss what you can do...
Had an accident at work? What are your rights
In the past year, 609,000 injuries were officially recorded in UK workplaces. And that number will undoubtedly be higher, as not all injuries are reported through the official channels. If you have experienced an injury at work, it is important to understand your...
Claiming for back injuries at work
Work-related back injuries are a major problem in the UK. Not only can they result in a person requiring medical treatment and time off work, back injuries often go on to reoccur. Over time, this can put you under considerable financial and emotional strain. According...
Can I claim if I fall from a ladder at work?
Can I claim if I fall from a ladder at work? Falls from ladders happen all too frequently. In October 2017, a 27-year-old man fell from a ladder on a building site in Baldwin’s Gate near Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was rushed to the major trauma centre at Royal Stoke...
Falling on Deaf Ears – The facts about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
The loss of a primary faculty can have truly negative consequences on the quality of your life. Unfortunately, hearing loss can happen gradually, and we may not be aware until many years after the cause of the problem. According to the Health and Safety Executive...
The Danger of Unsafe Scaffolding in the Construction Industry.
Scaffolding has made the construction what it is today. Without this everyday framework of pipes and connectors, reaching heights safely for the purposes of putting up buildings would be impossible. But not all scaffolding is the same. In Hong Kong, scaffolding has...
