Suffering an assault at work by a colleague is unfortunately more common than many people realise. Being assaulted at work by anybody, whether it’s a colleague or a customer is not just unacceptable, it is also illegal. Workplace violence can affect everyone, creating a hostile work environment that is counterproductive. If you were assaulted at [...]
Adequate training is crucial to creating a safe environment in any workplace. It ensures that workers are aware of the risks inherent in their work environment and how to minimise these risks. When workers are provided with inadequate training, they are more likely to make mistakes that could injure themselves and their colleagues and also [...]
There’s no denying that firefighting is one of the most dangerous occupations around, outside of the armed forces. During a day at work, firefighters may encounter various treacherous situations that could put their lives at risk. Aside from the obvious dangers such as burning buildings and collapsing structures, firefighters are also susceptible to developing cancer [...]
A slip at work claim for compensation may be started if you have been injured from slipping at work because of somebody else’s negligence. Common Injuries Resulting From Slip At Work Accidents Slipping and falling at work can be more than just embarrassing. It could result in some pretty serious injuries, from broken bones to [...]
If you are a care home worker and have been assaulted at work by a resident or patient, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation. Nursing and care home workers can face many challenges in their work. Care workers work tirelessly to make sure that those under their care stay [...]
Nursing is a strenuous and stressful profession. Nurses are expected to be hardworking, patient, knowledgeable, kind and tireless. For most nurses, the most rewarding aspect of the job is the emotional satisfaction that they get from seeing patients walk out of the hospital healthier than when they walked in. However, it is their dedication and [...]
Tenosynovitis is a specific type of repetitive stress injury that results from the swelling of the synovial sheath. This is a protective sheath that covers certain tendons in the arm and wrist. Some types of actions can cause this protective sheath to get inflamed, injuring the tendons that lie beneath. The area most commonly affected [...]
When we think of dangerous occupations to work in, construction, mining, and roofing generally top the list outside of the armed forces, police and firefighters. One occupation that is often overlooked in the list of dangerous occupations is that of a garage mechanic. The fact is, mechanics working in the motor vehicle repair industry are [...]
If your asthma symptoms are due to exposure to chemicals or allergens in your workplace, you may be legally entitled to file an occupational asthma compensation claim. This is regardless of whether your breathing difficulties started immediately after the exposure or several months after the accident. What Is Occupational Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung [...]
The demanding nature of the refuse collectors job and the adverse working conditions are just two of many factors that put refuse collectors at high risk of injury. Some studies indicate that the injury rate in this particular industry is as much as 4 times more than most other industries. If you work as a [...]
