What to do following an accident at work
Here we outline what steps you
should take if you are involved in a workplace accident
Most people tend to be in a state
of shock when an accident occurs. Irrespective of whether this is through
the pain caused, or just disbelief that the accident happened. Most people
have the mentality that it will “Never happen to them”. Also as you reach
adulthood people tend to think that only the young and elderly have
accidents. Therefore, it is often it is a bigger shock to the system when an
adult has an accident.
There are some very simple steps
to follow which people often forget in the aftermath of an accident work,
and so when they decide to make a claim they find it very difficult to prove
that the accident occurred in the manner described.
See below:
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We recommend the following steps:
· Report
the accident in the accident book as soon as possible;
· When
the accident report is made ensure that it is factually correct before you sign
it. Do not let the employer or senior management pressurise you into signing a
document that is untrue;
· If
there were any witnesses to the incident then take their details. If there were
no witnesses to the actual event it may be possible to get witnesses to system
of work which may have caused the injury. This could also be of assistance to
you should you wish to make a claim and the system of work employed was an
unsafe one;
· Go
and see your own doctor or attend the hospital if the injury warrants it. This
is important for two reasons. Firstly it is vital that you receive medical help
for your injuries and secondly there will be a record in your medical history that you were injured and
what the diagnosis was. Details of treatment and medication will also be
provided;
· Obtain
legal advice from a reputable law firm - you may be able to claim compensation.
Related weblinks:
Riddor - (HSE)
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