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For the safety of workers in an industrial setting who are working with powerful machines, it is vital that guards are left in position and that no safety mechanism is over-ridden otherwise this could result in a factory accident and a compensation claim.
Many incidents involving members of staff and machines are caused by the removal of the safety guards or the over-riding of a mechanism which should stop the machine in an emergency or during maintenance.
Employees may feel that working without a guard in the way is easier, whether they are undertaking maintenance on the machine or using it for its primary function, but in fact it is extremely dangerous.
Depending on what type of machine it is and how many other co-workers are nearby to help someone in trouble, a victim of a factory accident involving an unguarded machine could suffer severe personal injury or death.
In some cases, a lucky staff member will escape with only a few digits in need of amputation, but if they are unfortunate enough to be working after-hours or on a fast-moving and powerful machine they may not escape with such comparatively minor injuries.
One simple way of reducing the likelihood of an incident occurring and causing an employee serious injuries, is by training staff in health and safety procedures.
In this way all workers will be aware of the dangers of removing a machine's safety guard or over-riding any important safety mechanisms, and should also be aware of the safest way of performing maintenance or using the machine on a daily basis.
However, if staff are not given the necessary training and this causes one or more workers to sustain personal injuries at work, they could be eligible to make a claim for their pain, suffering and any loss of earnings.
Factory accident and safety guards
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at work due to the negligence of your employers, contact YouClaim to see if you could make a compensation claim.
Phone us on 0800 10 757 95, request a ring back, take a moment to fill in a short online claim form, or talk to an adviser about your factory accident over the internet using live help.
