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Slip Trips and falls at Work

One of the most common injuries at work occurred because of slip trips and falls at work. These are the small causes which may convert into severe injuries can be successfully avoided with more caution and with the implement of some appropriate process in work site. Most importantly, workers armed with non-slippery shoes or footwear can successfully reduce the chances of injuries due to slipping and falling in any workplace. The conventional use of slip resistant mats are also sued to make a traction-safe floor covering to walk on, but this also is not the safest mode to avoid slip trips and falls at work because it converts the floor into uneven surface and make the workplace more unsafe. By providing more uneven foothold all the way through, it increases the possibility of trips and falls by workforce inside a workplace. As a consequence, non-slip shoes are safe for all the people working in any company, especially at construction sites, no matter wherever they move.

It is also important to make the employees aware of definite basic facts to reduce the probability of accidents at work sites and to make safety certain there. Providing them basic education regarding their safety and the safety of their co-workers is also a great to keep them and to put a stop to injuries at work. Only distributing pamphlets and placing posters are not enough to avoid this misshapenness in an company but it also requires the realisation of staffs for safe and sound working habits and then they need perform all the jobs carefully at their workplace.

People working in a company needs to be more attentive at the place where they do work, is also crucial. They must let their boss know about the problems or potential hazards they intend to meet with in their workplace. They must take care of the spills as soon as they notice them. There are number of ways to augment footing as well as to prevent accidents caused by slip trips and falls at work. The owner or the head of the company must deal more on the issues like emotions and sentiments in his company in a way to keep his or her working force healthy and helpful for the company. More importantly, there is need to focus more on establishing accountabilities with employees, building trust within them and holding them to be more responsible.

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Mr W was working as an electrician in a poorly lit cellar when he fell onto breeze blocks left by the contractor. He suffered a knee injury that prevented him from pursuing his dream of setting up a business on his own. Mr W was awarded £57,000.00
"I would give the money back today not to have had this accident, but I felt in safe hands with my Solicitor."
Mrs W of Portsmouth

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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