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Control of substances hazardous to health
These regulations, introduced in 1988 and consolidated in 1994, were brought in in an attempt to reduce the increasing number of accidents, injuries and diseases caused by exposure of employees to harmful substances during the course of their employment.
In general substances can be defined under various categories - Toxic, Harmful, Corrosive or Irritant and they include solids, liquids, gases, fumes, vapours, dust.
In order to comply with the regulations employers must carry out an assessment of the health risks attached to any hazardous substances and to prevent or control exposure of employees to these risks. Control and supervision must be monitored and employees must be made aware of the risks involved with hazardous substances and fully trained in their use and application.
The regulations also place some obligations on employees in terms of abiding by laid down safe systems of work and proper adherence to control and protective measures.
Breach of the regulations can result in fines and if it results in employees being injured or contracting an industrial disease it will strengthen the employees claim for compensation.
Testimonials
Public Liability
Pedestrian Fall from Bicycle
Miss H was knocked off her bicycle when her front tyre struck a loose paving stone jutting into the road. She sustained a head injury causing severe short term memory loss and mood swings. After 2 years her original Solicitors withdrew from the case as they believed her claim had less than a 50% chance of succeeding. Miss H contacted Excalibur who agreed to represent her on a No win No fee basis.
Within 18 months the matter was resolved and Miss H received a settlement cheque of £300,000.00. She told us
Within 18 months the matter was resolved and Miss H received a settlement cheque of £300,000.00. She told us
"Thank you Excalibur for believing in me and my claim. My Solicitor was always available to me and happy to explain each step of the process. The only surprise was how much you managed to obtain for me without the need to go to trial. I will tell all my friends about your great service."
Miss H from London
Examples of Compensation Awards for Injury Claims*
Serious Back Injury
£30,000
Wrist Injury
£3,000
Serious Neck Injury
£30,000
Serious Hand Injury
£10,000
Ankle Injury
£3,000
Serious Knee Injury
£20,000
Serious Head Injury
£50,000
*damages for loss of earnings and other losses and expenses are commonly paid in addition to the injury award and will vary in each case
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Excalibur Solicitors is regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority - SRA Number 00440606
Excalibur Solicitors is regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority - SRA Number 00440606