Workplace AccidentWorkplace accidents are a major section of compensation claims for many people. Many different types and injuries have occured at work. Reporting an accident at work...Your employer must report serious work place accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents to the Incident Contact Centre of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), or in Northern Ireland the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI). Claims and compensation can be prevented by cutting down on accidents but who is responsible for this?Your employer has to carry out a risk assessment and do what's needed to take care of the health and safety of employees and visitors. This includes deciding how many first aiders are needed, and what kind of first aid equipment and facilities should be provided. First aiders have no statutory right to extra pay, but some employers do offer this. Employees must also take reasonable care over their own health and safety and try to prevent situation where an accident or injuries could occur. |
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