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Forklift trucks are needed for a variety of jobs, whether to move objects, or to provide a platform for an employee to work at height. However, it is incredibly important that all workers abide by health and safety regulations around forklift trucks as they are a large cause of personal injury in the workplace.
Using a forklift can be complicated, and operators are required to focus their full concentration on manning such a vehicle. Unfortunately, this level of concentration may mean that other workers and pedestrians may not be noticed if they happen to be walking near the truck.
In the event that a forklift driver fails to see a person near the vehicle, the consequences could be disastrous. Accidents involving forklift trucks cause workers to sustain serious personal injuries every year, including head injuries and spinal injuries.
Although some of these accidents may be unpreventable, due to unforeseen circumstances, many incidents involving forklift trucks could be avoided if workers within the vicinity of the truck wear high visibility clothing.
High visibility garments are brightly coloured with reflective panels which are designed to highlight the wearer and ensure that they are easily visible to other members of staff. Different types of high visibility clothing are suited to different purposes, and in many cases workers will find that a vest will be enough the help protect their safety.
However, on sites with darker conditions, or adverse weather, workers may be required to wear a greater amount of high visibility clothing. In these cases, employees may need to wear jackets and trousers to provide them with adequate protection.
Employers should ensure that the high visibility clothing provided for workers is well suited for their jobs, for example, loosely fitted vests may be hazardous for workers who work with machinery as the excess material may get caught up in moving parts.
Employers have a duty to protect their staff from becoming involved in accident at work, and if an employee has sustained a personal injury due to another person's negligence, they may be able to make a compensation claim.
Here at YouClaim we have a wealth of experience in helping people claim the compensation they deserve for an accident at work.
One of our legal advisors will be able to tell you within minutes whether you are eligible to make a claim, and if we believe you are, we will appoint an experienced personal injury solicitor to represent you.
What's more, we offer our services completely free of charge and you won't have to pay us a penny at any point, win or lose.
To find out more about making a compensation claim, call us now on 088 10 757 95, or fill in our online form and we will call you back.
