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Although an office may not be the type of environment where you would expect there to be a large number of causes of a work-related accident, fractures and strains are typical of the injuries suffered every day.
Because they are not usually as dramatic a workplace injury as those suffered in an industrial environment, many injuries incurred in offices are not reported officially to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), however, the victims are still due recompense for their pain, suffering and possible loss of earnings in an accident which was not their fault.
Aside from repetitive strain injury (RSI) related to computer work, which affects an increasing number of sedentary workers, the majority of injuries are the usual problems of slips, trips and falls.
Cables or other equipment jutting out into the narrow passageway between desks can easily trip the unwary. Keeping an office tidy is not just more efficient, but important in terms of reducing accidents.
Falls down stairs, resulting in broken bones, bruises and sprains, can occur in any building and, of course, everyone has a personal responsibility to look after their own welfare, being careful to use handrails and walk sensibly up and down.
However, some falls on steps can be due to a lack of maintenance on the treads or surrounds, resulting in a rough surface to catch the feet, and this could well result in a claim against the management of the building for allowing a problem to develop.
Where an administration section is attached to a factory or warehouse, this can present particular hazards to workers who may cross into the industrial area but have not been advised of the safety precautions needed where there is an uneven surface, low-level lighting or other obstructions.
Polished floors in a reception area may look attractive to visitors, but they can be a hazard if they are too slippery or if there is a loose mat or one with rough edges which may catch the heels of passers by who have not been alerted to the risk.
Although offices are becoming increasingly paperless, there is still usually a need for paper files to be stored and regularly retrieved.
High shelves, low cupboards, attics accessed by ladder or a security cupboard with a heavy door are the typical places where records are kept, as well as the more usual metal filing cabinets. If the person going to collect the material is asked to make a hazardous manoeuvre such as climb rickety steps or pull open a jammed door then suffers injury as a consequence, the employer may be liable to pay compensation to the injured worker.
Solicitor for a work-related accident
With millions of us in the UK employed in offices, the types of accident which can occur will multiply unless managements and supervisors are vigilant in realising how health and safety impacts on white collar staff almost as much as on those involved in heavier tasks.
If you or a close loved one has suffered as a result of a work-related accident in an office or elsewhere, the solicitors at YouClaim will be able to give you legal advice on the possibilities of bringing a claim for compensation.
Thanks to the internet, our team can work throughout the UK, offering the same high standard of service wherever you live.
It's easy to get in touch and take the first steps on resolving a work-related accident claim. Send us brief details through the online claim form on this page, start webchat with one of our helpful legal staff or call us on the freephone number 0800 10757 95 or 0333 240 0871.
