High jinks to work accident claims

It seems that some employers could find themselves at risk of having work accident claims made against them as a result of monkey business in the workplace.

We're sure you've taken pleasure in video clips showing people at work doing zany things such as throwing computers out the window in frustration, and we're sure some of you have sympathised. But have you ever given a thought to the health and safety implications of such unruly behaviour?

YouTube has made a huge name for itself as a website that allows users to post video recordings of all sorts of amusing and astonishing things and some companies have been shown up by disgruntled employees posting inappropriate material on the website.

Voyeurs may see these recordings as harmless shenanigans but some of the acts that workers are carrying out in order to get their five minutes of fame could result in serious personal injury and costly work accident claims.

For example, one video showed a firemen being spun around in a tumble dryer at the station where he was supposed to be on duty and others showed workmen setting fire to each others' helmets and shoes, leaping from height into piles of cardboard boxes and even beating each other with poles.

One major issue is that no matter what the circumstances were under which these videos were filmed, they are never going to portray a favourable image of the company where they set place.

Another problem is that even if an employer is not responsible for production of a video they could still find themselves legally liable if a work accident occurs as a result of a prank. The reason for this is under health and safety law they are responsible for the actions of their employees while at work.

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While it is unlikely that you will be able to get 100% compensation if you were in any way to blame for your work accident you may be able to make a claim if you were only partly to blame. Also, those involved in work-related accidents that were not in any way their fault will be able to make a work accident claim for 100% compensation.

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