Accidents At Work Claims Fact Sheet

claims4free Accident at Work Claims Factsheet. A No Win No Fee Guide from claims4free.co.uk Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2.1 Health and safety at Work Act 1974 "It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees." Anyone entering theese premises must comply with regulations covered by the above act 1.2 Million Total employees suffering from a work-related injury or illness every year. Total non-fatal injuries reported to employers 115,379 9,890 Total injuries as a result of a slip or trip. Total injuries as a result of a high fall. 3,956 Accidents at Work Dos and Don'ts Do's Do log every accident you suffer in your company's official accident record book. Do take part in every available training session your employer provides. Do take your own reasonable precautions - your employer can't be liable for your own foolishness. Don'ts Don't ignore instructions or think that you know better than official procedures. Don't sit by and watch potential accidents happen. Raise any potential issues with your employer. Don't feel pressured into returning to work until you're fully recovered following your injury. Proverbs and Quotes "Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety." William Shakespeare "Accidents do not happen %3D - they are caused." Ernest Greenwood "Safety is as simple as ABC Always Be Careful." %3D Author Unknown To make a claim call us on 0800 567 7133 or claim online Infographic by Fresh Egg | www.freshegg.com www.claims4free.co.uk