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Roofing can be a very dangerous job, but it needn't be. In fact, with the right training and health and safety equipment, there is no reason why roofers should ever suffer accident injury at all. However, it is a sad fact that many are injured so badly that they no choice but to make a work accident compensation claim.
Roofing accidents
It is a shocking fact that roofers account for around 25% of people killed in falls from height in the workplace.
This is in large part due to carelessness in roofing work involving fragile materials such as asbestos, glass or roofing sheets.
Inadequate training is another major cause of death, injury, and subsequent work accident compensation claims. All too frequently, people who have not received appropriate training are asked to access roofs in order to maintain equipment, clean gutters, or access equipment.
The Working at Height Regulations 2005
The Working at Height Regulations of 2005 require that all roof work must be avoided where possible but, where unavoidable, reduced to the minimum level of risk.
As such, roofers must have knowledge, experience and accreditation. The right equipment is also a must. This may include such things as ladders, general access scaffolds, tower scaffolds, stair towers, and mobile access equipment (MEWPS).
Claim compensation for an accident at work
If you have suffered personal injury in a fall from height or any other type of workplace-related incident, you may be entitled to receive damages.
For the guidance and support of a leading personal injury solicitor who can bring experience and expertise to benefit your case, call us today.
We deliver a completely payment free service in a work accident compensation claim and never take a deduction in a won case.
For support and assistance from a legal advisor that is in confidence and without obligation, call us today on 0800 10 757 95 or the mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871.
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