Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.

Get Adobe Flash player

Construction accidents, youclaim.co.uk

Industrial accident compensation and targeted inspections

An open, accountable and safety conscious industrial workplace has nothing to fear from a health and safety inspection. Indeed, it is a fact that many of the best employers actually welcome HSE inspections – this is because such an inspection gives them a chance to showcase their health and safety credentials, brush up on best practice and, perhaps most of all, help avoid the kind of incident which might result in them being liable for an industrial accident compensation claim.

Often, such inspections are carried out intensively in specific, targeted areas over the period of one to two weeks.

And they are about so much more than blank-faced HSE card-carrying inspectors invading a workplace in order to point out its shortcomings.

Although inspectors are rigorous in their enforcement of health and safety regulations, they are also keen to meet workers and managers, to build up rapport and relationships and, above all else, to ensure the foundations for promoting best health and safety and practice.

When inspecting industrial premises, inspectors will look at a number of issues, including hazardous material storage, heavy lifting, manual handling, working at height, working with machinery, working with chemicals and younger worker training.

An HSE spokesperson comments, "Industrial estates are a hive of activity and if health and safety is not managed properly an accident could halt that work, resulting in lost productivity but even worse maybe a death of a worker.

"[Inspection initiatives] enable us to assess how well companies are managing health and safety and to offer practical guidance on particular issues. We welcome the opportunity to work closely with our local authority colleagues on this project."

YouClaim, the industrial accident compensation specialist, comments, "Inspections can make a real difference to the safety of a workplace, if they are perceived as an inconvenience it can really impinge on the kind of progress and work necessary for eliminating the accident risk."

The winning legal service you deserve
There is no substitute for a legal service that puts the client's interests first.

Here at YouClaim, this is precisely what we do, building up a strong body of evidence and determinedly pursuing defendants to ensure our clients receive the maximum amount of compensation they are entitled to.

Win or lose, we do this while providing a completely charge-free legal service. Our guarantee: no costs, no cuts, no disbursements and no cuts, which means 100% compensation in every won case.

Our personal injury solicitors are among the leading experts in the UK and all work under the strict governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority to ensure that our ethics and professionalism match our outstanding success rate.

If you would like to find out more about our service and how we can help you secure the industrial accident compensation you deserve, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.

Can I claim?

Case Studies

Construction injury news