Surprising Causes of Accident at Work
Posted by robertandrews on December 21st, 2012
An accident at work can occur unexpectedly. An employee may suffer injuries due the mistakes of a colleague or an employer. Employees like chef, electrician, factory workers, office staff, driver, retail staff and road workers can be injured in the workplace. An accident at work is caused by unsuitable or damaged equipment, unsafe practices at work, lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exposure to harmful chemicals, and poor health and safety.
Operating or repairing machinery with no sufficient training is dangerous. Unsafe work practices are usually the main causes of accidents. Workers who tend to use tables, chairs or other objects instead of ladders are more likely to suffer falls from height. Use of ladders is safer than improvising an alternative. Carrying and lifting heavy objects without proper training is unsafe and may cause back pain. Employers are responsible in providing personal protective equipment. Lack of PPE and unsuitable gears may injure workers especially when exposed to hazardous chemicals. Poor health and safety should be observed in the workplace to avoid any untoward incident. Common mistakes like failing to separate pedestrian and fork lift traffic areas; failing to provide sufficient lighting in walking and working areas; and failing to organize tools and equipment are bad habits that needs to be corrected.
Injuries That Badly Hurt Employees
Accident at work due to unsuitable or damaged equipment, unsafe practices at work, lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exposure to harmful chemicals, and poor health and safety can injure employees. Employees may suffer injuries like head injury, broken bones, burns and scarring, deafness and hearing, hand-arm vibration syndrome, and loss of taste and smell.
A person suffering from head injury may experience headache, lack of concentration, dizziness and depression. Symptoms of broken bones may include pain and swelling, discoloration of skin, bruising in the affected area, and a grinding sound in the joints. Burns and scarring is usually caused by exposure to head or hazardous chemicals. Common hearing problems like tinnitus may gradually develop. A person suffering from Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) may experience sensitivity in the hand, numbness, aching pain in the wrists, and inability to handle small objects. There are various causes of loss of taste and smell. This includes infection, problems with the mouth or a sudden blow to the head.
Suffering from injuries can be devastating. Sufferers can bring a claim to compensate for the damages brought about by the incident. Seek legal advice and find justice. Ask a solicitor who specialises in personal injury claims.
