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If you have had an accident at work, compensation may be claimed if it can be proved that your employer was negligent and that the accident was not your fault.
There are many different types of accidents to be had in a workplace, but often overlooked are the accidents which could be caused by insufficient lighting in certain work areas.
Poor lighting in stairwells for example, or other places with low lighting, can cause people to fall. This could result in an injury which keeps the employee off work for a long time, or in severe circumstances, could leave them permanently disabled.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that:
Guidelines as to how strong lighting should be in certain work places, and in certain areas within those workplaces, are laid out by the CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) Code of Lighting.
Lighting guide for employers
There are a number of practical steps employers should take to avoid employees suffering a work injury.
Lighting should, as often as possible, come from natural light through windows. If that is not possible, however, electrical lighting must be used instead.
Direct light should not be in anyone's eyes, making it difficult for them to see. If the lighting is electrical, its placement in the building, or the position of the workers, should be thought out carefully. If natural light is predominant, it should be controlled by blinds.
The creation of heavy shadows should be avoided if possible, especially on stairs or ramps, as this may cause a tripping hazard.
To avoid the majority of problems caused by inefficient lighting, light switches should be easy to find and easy to reach. Light switches should be near doors into rooms, so that no one needs to walk into a darkened room to find the switch.
Making an accident at work compensation claim
If you have been injured in a workplace accident due to the fault of your employer or a work colleague, we can help you make a personal injury claim.
Give us a ring on 0800 10 757 95. It's completely cost-free, and our services continue to be free during and after you have made a claim.
Whether or not you win your claim, not a penny will have to leave your pocket at any point, and we don't take any money from the compensation award you will receive should your claim be successful.
You get 100% compensation.
We have a fantastic success rate and our work injury solicitors are all specialists in their relative fields.
To find out more about making a workplace accident compensation claim, or for free legal advice, get in touch with our personal injury claim experts today.
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