Work Accident: Risky Jobs in the UK

Online news featured about worst jobs. It enumerates the types of work that are risky.

Pondering over the kinds of occupation which are at risk of sustaining injuries in the UK makes this writer realised that no one is really indispensible. Any work can be dangerous. The bottom line is taking an extra care is necessary, Extra care is necessary not just to one’s self but also for the benefits of others.

An office staff may be secured in the comfort of an air-conditioned room. But it’s not safe at all. Boxes containing tools on top of the shelves are risky and may hurt someone. Just by trying to imagine the scenario will paint a disgusted look on one’s face. How much more it is for the injured person who experienced a work accident like that.

A construction worker may be injured whilst carrying out a task on top of scaffolding. He might topple down with the bricks if the scaffolds are not properly fixed on the ground. A bad fall resulting to broken bones may hurt the person. So sad it is for the victim of an accident. Tasks which involve working from height needs proper training and securing the stability of the ladders, platforms or scaffolds that will be used by individuals so that no one will get hurt.

A healthcare professional is exposed to risk whenever they perform their duty. They may slipped while carrying their patients or delivering hospital supplies. Manual handling and carrying of load is necessary to avoid accidents.

A worker in the manufacturing industry is at risk of slipping from spillage. This is dangerous especially in severe weather condition wherein water, snow or ice fills the ground and may cause slips to busy people at work.

A florist or a hairdresser can be exposed to harmful chemicals. Burns, dermatitis or any skin diseases may affect their precious hands.

Any job requires sufficient information and training before carrying out a specific task. Both the employer and the person doing the job need cooperation so that a work accident can be avoided.

Accident at Work Compensation: Causes of Injuries

Accident at work compensation is a recompense for the sufferings endured by victims of negligence.

Various kinds of accidents occur in the workplace. Lack of training is one of the most common causes of injuries that affect a number of employees in the United Kingdom. Employees who are untrained, poorly trained and incompletely trained affect the job. The work environment is unsafe when training is inadequate. It lowers the production, increases expenses and loss customers. The purpose of the training is to work efficiently and increase production.

It is the responsibility of the employers to provide sufficient training in using work equipment.

Work equipment is an instrument that is use to carry out a specific task. Workers need to be trained in using power tools, hand tools, electronic equipment, electrical equipment, vehicles, office equipment, lifting equipment, chairs and workstations, cooking appliance, cleaning equipment, access equipment, mobile elevated platforms and manufacturing machinery. Injuries can be sustained if people use the above-mentioned instruments incorrectly.

An employee can be entitled to bring a claim for accident at work compensation in the United Kingdom. A legal advice from the expert is essential in filing a formal complaint.

Importance of PPE

Victims of negligence file an accident at work compensation because of the injuries caused by lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The purpose of personal protective equipment is to shield people from any hazards in the workplace. These hazards can be physical, ergonomic, chemical or biological. Physical hazards like slips, trips, fall, constant loud noise and vibrations can be risky for individuals. Ergonomic hazards occur when the body is strained from doing a particular task. This includes unsuitable workstation, poor lighting and repetitive movements.  Chemicals hazards are dangerous to one’s health by means of inhalation, eye contact, skin contact and ingestion. Dangerous substance, cleaning products, and office materials should be used and disposed properly so that no one will be injured. Businesses are expected to supply PPE such as respirators, protective clothing, protective gloves, protective footwear and eye protection.

The two kinds of respirators filter the contaminated air and supply clean air from a separate source. Working with fumes, vapors and harmful dusts can be risky to workers and the use of respirators like half mask respirators, full mask respirators and powered respirators are necessary. Protective clothing like overalls, high visibility clothing and life jackets are essential in doing risky tasks.

Accidents at Work: Snowy and Cold

What do you do in this extreme weather condition when it is cold and snowy outside? Are you shivering from cold? Can’t wake up and go to work?

Don’t worry you are not the only one in this kind of situation. Many Britons are having a hard time due to the heavy snow outside. In fact it was reported in the news that a man from Scotland was found dead on the road. He tried to walk home in spite of the severe weather condition. This can be alarming to people especially those who take the public transport.

Bad weather condition like snow or ice can be risky. Workplace can be risky due to the heavy snow that’s why businesses advise their employees to be careful so that accidents at work can be prevented. Well, in any season extra care is needed so that no one will get hurt.

Speaking about work, who says a footballer is only passionate about his job? Not for the case of a professional footballer who was reported in the news that he rescued a stranded team of players. This nice guy helped the players from the freezing condition because the coach they hired that day stopped in the middle of the snowy road. What a good job! A footballer is not only admirable in terms of playing sports but in helping people in times of need.

Thousands of people are really struggling from this weird condition. March is supposed to be springtime in Britain and yet it’s still cold and snowy outside. Power interruption adds stress in this cold season when the power was cut off in the western part of Scotland. Cold and dark – this scenario can be gloomy. As long as you are safe in the comfort of your home, it will be okay. Enough food and family members around can brighten up the cold night. At least this situation is just temporary. Soon the snow will be over and spring will come in. The flowers will bloom again – a mark of a new and hopefully, a safe season.