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Work carried out in confined spaces can be especially hazardous and may lead to workers suffering injury in an industrial accident.
Confined spaces
Every year in the UK an unacceptable number of workers suffer fatal or serious personal injury in industrial accidents as a direct result of unsafe working practices in confined spaces.
Indeed, not only are those workers who perform their jobs in confined spaces at risk, but also those colleagues and emergency workers who have the responsibility of rescuing them.
The risks
There are many different hazards associated with working in confined spaces, including limited manoeuvrability, difficulty escaping hazardous situations, and lack of oxygen.
There is also a severe risk of poisoning if noxious substances such as gas, fumes or vapour enter confined space.
Liquids can also pose a hazard, particularly if they are toxic. Dust is another problem, as are explosive substances and extremes of temperature, whether hot or cold.
Types of hazardous space
There are many types of confined space that may be hazardous in the industrial setting, including silos, vats, sewers, combustion chambers and furnaces.
Relevant legislation
There are many pieces of legislation and regulation that set out the duties of employers to employees engaged in work in confined spaces. These include the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
Claim compensation for injuries sustained in an industrial accident
If you have suffered personal injury while working in an industrial setting, you may be able to claim compensation for your pain, suffering, losses and expenses.
Here at YouClaim we specialise in helping workers injured in industrial accidents claim 100% compensation for their injuries – in most cases providing a charge-free personal injury legal service, win or lose.
To find out more about how we may be able to help you secure a just outcome for your injury compensation claim, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or the mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871.
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