In the nation that invented Scotch …
Slips, trips and falls are to blame for a staggering 36% of injuries in the workplace; making compensation claims for these types of injuries the most common kind of work accident claims, according to recent research unveiled by Scottish Compensation.
The causes of slips, trips and falls are usually things like spillages on floor surfaces, untidy workspaces, uneven floors, obstructions, bad lighting and other simple things. These are all very preventable accidents if paid attention to by employers and employees. (WCxKit)
There were an estimated 4.7 million sick days last year because of accidents at work, most beginning as slips, trips and falls and not serious injuries. These accidents resulted in employees seeking workers compensation for bad injuries for avoidable accidents.
Leading compensation specialists, Scottish Compensation, commented: “There are nearly 3000 people killed or seriously injured at work in Scotland alone each year and another 10,000 cases relating to work-based injuries. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment and training to ensure you know how to carry out your work duties safely and responsibly.”
One of the work places most susceptible to slips, trips and falls is the construction site, with building sites naturally providing many risks and safety hazards to employees due to the nature of the work and the amount of dangerous equipment on site.
Offices, however, are perhaps less likely to be thought of as providing a dangerous working environment. They may appear to be free from danger, but there are many accidents caused every year in offices. (WCxKit)
A claim for compensation for a slip, trip or fall covers the employee for the injuries sustained as part of the accident and any loss of earnings incurred while unable to work.
Author Rebecca Shafer, JD, President of Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. is a national expert in the field of workers compensation. She is a writer, speaker and website publisher. Her expertise is working with industry employers to reduce workers compensation costs. Her client base includes airlines, healthcare, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. Contact: [email protected] or 860-553-6604.
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