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What to do following an workplace accident 

Here we outline what steps you should take if you are involved in a workplace accident or been injured at work

 

Most people involed in a workplace accident tend to be in a state of shock when a workplace accidents occurs or if they have been injured at work . Irrespective of whether this is through the pain caused, or just disbelief that the workplace 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.

 

We recommend the following steps when involved in a workplace accident:

 

Report the workplace accident in the accident book as soon as possible;

 

When the workplace 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;

 

If you were injured at work 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 if you were injured at work.
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