personal injuries through lack of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE's) at work
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In some working environments it
may be imperative that protective equipment be provided such as safety
footwear, safety hats, high visibility vests and jackets, gloves and eye
protectors.
According to the
Health & Safety Executive -
PPE is defined in the Regulations as ‘all equipment (including clothing
affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or
held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to
his health or safety’, eg safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high
visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.
The supply of inadequate
protection or indeed no protection at all will increase the chances of
personal injury in certain jobs. If you have been injured through a lack of
protective equipment or because of poorly maintained equipment then you may
be able to claim compensation.
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To improve safety in the workplace and
minimise the risk of injury the
Personal
Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 were brought into force.
These ensure that employers ensure
that suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to those that
require it. The PPE provided must be appropriate for the risk involves, it
capable of correct fitting and is effective to prevent or control risk, and it
should also take into account ergonomic requirements and the health of those
that must wear it.
An assessment should be made to ensure
the equipments suitability and that it is maintained in good working order and
repair. Training and information should also be provided to the employees so
that they are aware of the risks that having PPE will limit or avoid what the
actual purpose of the PPE is and what they need to do to ensure the efficient
working order of the PPE.
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If you have had an accident
and do not feel that these Regulations were complied with or that you had
received inadequate training then please contact us for a chat today.
Related Links:
HSE Guide to safety at work
Protective
safety equipment
General
information on "NO WIN NO FEE" - Law Society
Case example
of an injury through defective equipment in the workplace
Accident at
work with a skip
Types of accidents at work -
compensation
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