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With forklift accidents accounting for nearly 25% of all work injuries caused in transport-related health and safety incidents, it is both shocking and surprising that some companies continue to let unqualified workers drive forklifts.
The penalties for such a breach can be very severe. For example, not only can hefty six-figure fines be administered but those responsible can face criminal prosecution as well.
And there can be little excuse for these lapses too. The Health and Safety Executive make information regarding safe practice freely available to everyone concerned. Indeed, it publishes an Approved Code of Practice on the use of forklifts, a document that contains exhaustive information regarding operator training, as well as a list of the organisations that are accredited to provide such training.
In 2009 the HSE successfully prosecuted those responsible for failing allowing an unqualified worker to driver a forklift in their warehouse, an incident that led to another worker suffering crush injuries and a broken leg. HSE Inspector Chris Smith responded to the incident by commenting, "This prosecution should serve as a warning to all companies to ensure forklift truck drivers are fully trained and have the relevant qualifications. While this was a serious injury, it could have been far worse. "Forklift trucks are a potential danger to their operators and other people in the vicinity if not operated with great care. They should only be used by fully trained and qualified operatives. "Forklift trucks are particularly dangerous in the workplace and, by law, employers must give employees adequate training to ensure their health and safety. Where possible, employers should also tailor training to the worker's individual needs. "On average, forklift trucks are involved in 24% of all workplace transport accidents. These are often due to poor supervision and a lack of training."
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Employers have a duty to protect all their workers. Health and Safety legislation prescribes for this, placing obligations to provide risk assessments, correct training, appropriate equipment and a safe working environment.
If you have suffered injury as a result of your employer negligently failing to meet its legal requirements you may be entitled to receive forklift accident compensation.
The no win, no fee solicitors on our panel work right across the country, so whether you are in London, Manchester or Edinburgh you can contact us to discuss using our cost free work injury claim service.
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