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Working at night in a factory can carry especial risks and workers must be thoroughly protected to ensure that the risk of a factory accident is minimised.
What is night work and who are night workers?
Night shift work is usually categorised as that which takes place between 11pm and 6am.
Just the odd night here or there doesn't categorise a person as a night worker. Instead, someone is considered a factory night worker if he or she regularly works at least three hours of the night-time period.
The dangers of factory night work
Night work in a factory can be especially dangerous. This is because, due to the body's natural circadian rhythms, people tend to be at their most alert and responsive in the day.
Workers may become tired or depressed at night and find that they lack the awareness and alertness necessary for the safe performance of their jobs.
Because of this, there are a number of restrictions on the type and length of job that can be performed at night in a factory. For example, factory night workers should not work more than an average of eight hours in each 24-hour period. However, for some very demanding jobs, the restrictions may be stricter and more absolute than this.
Working with dangerous machinery, heavy goods or hazardous substances is laden with risks, even at the best of times – the risk of a factory accident is even more pronounced when workers are engaged in night shift work and do not have the correct support from their employers or managers.
Claim compensation for injury sustained in factory accident
Whether you work in a warehouse, recycling plant or car or processing factory, if you have sustained injury in a factory accident, the civil law states that you are entitled to claim the full compensation you deserve.
YouClaim's team of specialist work injury claim solicitors can help you recover sums for lost earnings, pain, suffering and medical expenses.
In most cases we provide a completely charge free service and help ensure that claimant is protected from any risk of financial expense.
In addition, we take no cut in a won case – our 100% compensation promise.
To speak to a friendly and knowledgeable advisor today, call us on 0800 10 757 95, or the mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871.
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