Injuries At Work: Common Questions AnsweredBy Features DeskFriday, July 8, 2016.It is an unfortunate fact that more and more people are injured at work every year. And if you thought that this just applied to those in more ‘dangerous’ workplaces, then think again. The fact is, such occurrences do happen regardless of the nature of the business or what industry they are in. You can get injured just as easily in an office job as you can on a building site. With the likelihood of something happening on the rise, it is essential that you know everything there is to know about what to do in that situation. If the worst ever happens to you or someone you know, the whole thing will be a lot easier if you have some idea of what to do. With that in mind, let’s take a look now at just that.Pic CreditReport ItIf an incident does occur, the first thing that you must do is report it. There is a list of certain events which must always be reported to the authorities. However, in all circumstances, the first thing is to draw the attention of the person in charge. This might well just be your line manager – it doesn’t matter. Whoever it is, make sure that they are made aware. After that, you can then proceed to call the police or whoever may be necessary.ResponsibilityOne of the most important factors to work out when an injury occurs at work is who is responsible. Sometimes, it might be that nobody is responsible. If that is the case, then it is often a lot easier for everyone involved. However, usually there is someone who caused the issue – where directly or indirectly. Figuring out responsibility is essential for keeping the peace in the workplace. It might also be important if you decide to make a claim.Pic CreditSick PayWhether or not you get sick pay depends on the kind of work you do, as well as what your company’s rules are. However, there are certain legal requirements in place here. There is such a thing as Statutory Sick Pay. This allows you a certain – albeit minimal – amount of money for being off with an injury which was sustained at work. Most of the time, this is the only amount that the company legally has to pay you. However, they may pay more, depending on the situation. Take a look at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/accidents-workplace for more info.Making A ClaimIf you are injured at work, you have the right to make a personal injury claim. Whether or not you do this is of course entirely up to you. If you feel that you have been wronged by a particular individual or by the company you work for, then it is an option. Have a look at mbpersonalinjurylaw.com for more information on the process.In ConclusionNobody quite knows when an accident at work will occur. The best thing that we can all do is take as much care as possible while at work. Remember: everybody is responsible for the health and safety in your workplace. If you see something which needs changing, then make sure it is raised as soon as possible.
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