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When we think of a factory safety incident, it is inevitable that we think of the risks of traumatic and RSI-type injures caused by working with machinery. Although it is true that the majority of injuries are sustained in these circumstances and that any personal injury solicitor who includes the factory accident claim amongst his specialisms will be all too familiar with this type of incident, there are also other factors for factory managers and risk assessment officers to consider.
Hygiene is one such aspect. The days of the early industrial-age factory being a sooty, stinking mess are long gone. These days it is incumbent on employers and employees alike to ensure that factory-based workplaces have exemplary levels of hygiene and cleanliness.
As such, all factories should have specialist and trained cleaners who clean and, where necessary, sterilise, all surfaces, machinery, walls, floors and difficult to reach nooks and crannies.
It is also necessary to thoroughly clean kitchens, tea towels, cloths, canteens, eating areas and toilet amenities.
Furthermore, workers have a responsibility to ensure good hygiene practices themselves in order to prevent the spread of illnesses, both bacterial and virus-borne.
Various legislative and regulatory instruments are in place to ensure all of the above, including the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Furthermore, in order to protect members of the public from the risk of food-borne contamination, there are a host of other pieces of legislation and regulation pertaining to factories that produce and handle food which is then sold for public consumption.
One such instrument is the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
A spokesperson from no win, no fee firm YouClaim comments, "A factory accident claim is usually associated with machinery-related incidents. However, if correct health and safety practice has not been followed at the manufacturing source, a food poisoning compensation claim may actually have its origins in a factory."
Claim compensation for a factor accident
A factory needn't be an accident-prone environment. It is up to employers and managers to ensure that workers are provided with adequate training, appropriate risk assessments and a hygienic workplace.
In the event that these safety criteria are not met and workers suffer personal injury, it is likely that those affected will be entitled to receive 100% compensation for their lost earnings, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
If you believe that this may apply to you, you can speak with one of the specialists on our advice team and discuss whether it might be in your interests to proceed with a factory accident claim under the terms of our free-of-charge litigation service.
All our personal injury solicitors are SRA accredited and work to maximize the settlements of claimants.
To find out more about how we may be able to help you, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
