Accidents at work for road users
When a person hears the phrase accident at work', presumably images of fishing, mining and construction accidents are among the first things the mind conjures up.
This, of course, is a perfectly reasonable response as these are hazard prone industries often associated with accident at work compensation claims. What is less commonly known, however, is that for workers whose jobs typically involve driving more than 25,000 miles per year, the risk of suffering a fatal accident at work is roughly the same as for workers in the mining and quarrying sectors.
The heightened danger posed to workers whose jobs demand a lot of time on the UK's roads was recognised in 2002 by the creation of the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA). This body began with the stated aim of using its extensive list of contacts and memberships to highlight and minimise the accident at work dangers of driving.
Accident at work driving statistics clearly spell out the necessity of such an organisation. Health and Safety Executive research startlingly reveals that up to 33% of serious and fatal road accidents fall within the accident at work category.
This figure of 33% includes a whole range of different types of road user; roadside workers, cyclists, truck drivers, van drivers, car drivers and pedestrians are all accounted for.
ORSA suggest a holistic approach to managing the risk of accidents at work that occur on British roads. This means treating the dangers presented by an employees' driving as part of the wider health and safety strategy.
All the same, they recommend a three tier approach to managing the accident at work risk presented by road traffic accidents.
- Balance of responsibilities - both employer and employee must share an obligation to practice a responsible approach to road use.
- Health and safety law - managing accidents at work on the road requires a risk assessment strategy just as in any other aspect of work prescription.
- Road traffic law - the main concern of this is for the driver, however in certain cases it may be possible for the actions of an employer to be in breach of this body of law.
Since its creation in 2002, ORSA has made its presence felt in fighting to reduce the incidence of accidents at work on the roads, not least because of its membership of police, employers, unions and professional associations.
Making a no win, no fee accident at work claim
If you've suffered personal injury in an accident at work, the chances are that you have a right to compensation.
For many people in the UK, making a no win, no fee claim represents the best option at achieving just compensation for their injuries.
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So why not investigate your right to compensation today? Our team of friendly and skilled legal advisors can be reached in several ways: request a call back at a time convenient to you, discuss your work accident claim using e-chat, fill out an online claims form or give us a call now on 0800 10 757 95.
