According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are responsible for safety in the workplace. So what exactly is an employer expected to do to comply with this particular Act? Workplace safety is comprised of several equally important aspects, all of which work together to create a safe working environment for everyone. [...]
Caught-in or caught-between accidents are one of the four most perilous hazards on construction sites. What puts these types of accidents at the top of the list is the fact that they often involve heavy machinery and the injuries are very rarely minor. Caught-in or caught-between accidents usually result in very serious injuries with a [...]
Cycling is a favoured mode of transport for many people in the UK. Not only is cycling a good way to get your daily exercise but it has other benefits as well. Cycling is relaxing and can help reduce stress. It is also an environmentally-friendly way to travel. Today, an increasing number of cities such [...]
Everyone enjoys a day out at a theme park – there’s something exhilarating about terrifying yourself around a loop-the-loop at 50 mph, and if that’s not your cup of tea well then there’s a literal alternative in the much more relaxed teacup rides. However, it’s not all fun and games as putting yourself in a [...]
Everyone looks forward to going on holiday and taking some time off from their hectic schedule to relax. However, a highly anticipated holiday can quickly turn into a nightmare when you get injured due to someone else’s negligence or fault. The actual cause of the injury may vary, but if it is caused due to [...]
Industrial deafness is also known as occupational deafness. It refers to noise-induced hearing loss that is a consequence of working in a loud environment for extended periods of time. While issues related to hearing loss can develop in people naturally as a result of aging, workers involved in industries that are known to have high [...]
Sunbeds, also called tanning beds, are a type of equipment used to achieve that much sought-after tanned look without actually sitting out in the sun. Using sunbeds is hugely popular in countries where insufficient sunlight makes it difficult for people to acquire a tan naturally, such as here in the UK, but what are the [...]
You know that one annoying step on your walk into your local tube station, the one that always trips you, you’ve made a mental note to avoid every day but low and behold it’s got you again. While this might be a mere annoyance on your morning commute, if it ends badly it can be [...]
We’ve all heard the stories that you’re more likely to get hit by lightning (1 in 161,856) than win the Jackpot lottery (1 in 14 million), or that you are more likely to become president of the United States (1 in 10 million) than getting attacked by a shark (1 in 11.5 million), which may [...]
Fire or very high temperatures are the most common causes of burn injuries but they are by no means the only causes. Burn injuries encompass more than just those injuries sustained from direct fire or very high temperatures. In medical and legal terms, a burn injury is any type of skin injury that is caused [...]
