Can I Make an Office Accident Compensation Claim?
Injuries at work are extremely common in the UK due to the potentially hazardous nature of many job roles. Some of the most common workplaces associated with accidents are warehouses, construction sites and agricultural sites, but many employees also suffer serous injuries while working in an office. Although associated with more sedate and potentially safe work, offices can pose a number of hazards to those who are not properly protected by their employer, and as such it is important that companies take the correct steps to ensure employee safety. In some cases there is very little legislation that details the responsibilities of office employers to protect their staff from harm, and many employers take as few steps as possible to keep their workers safe. However, employers are still subject to Workplace Regulations, which state that employers have a duty of care over their employees, which means that they should be protected from any avoidable physical or psychological harm whil...