| The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are | | | | work for more than 3 days, death of an employee, |
| responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to | | | | major accident or injury like broken leg, and any |
| health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. | | | | disease. |
| According to Directgov – As an employee you | | | | |
| have the right to work in a safe and healthy | | | | Any injury at work should be recorded in employer's |
| environment. This right has been given to you by law | | | | accident book. |
| and it can't be changed or removed by your | | | | |
| employer. | | | | To avoid workplace accidents, employers must follow |
| | | | | some necessary steps: |
| 1. The employee has the responsibility to keep their | | | | |
| employee as far as possible from any risk to their | | | | 1. There should be regular risk assessments of |
| health and safety. | | | | working conditions and equipment |
| 2. If employee has to work in a place where there is | | | | 2. It should be ensured that proper safety measures |
| any risk to their health and safety, then the | | | | are in place and being followed by the employees. |
| employer has to provide free of charge, personal | | | | 3. Correct and adequate training should be provided |
| protective and safety equipments. | | | | to all employees to ensure that they can carry out |
| 3. You, as an employee has the right to tell your | | | | the requirements of their job and use their |
| employer about any health and safety concerns that | | | | equipment safely. |
| you have. | | | | |
| 4. If your employer doesn't listen to your complaint | | | | If you have been injured in an accident at work and |
| then you can contact Health and Safety Executive | | | | you think that your employer is at fault then you can |
| (HSE). | | | | claim compensation. To make a successful claim you |
| 5. It is your responsibility to take care of your health | | | | need a good work accident personal injury lawyer |
| and safety. | | | | who can deal with your case. |
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| | | | | Every employer must be insured to cover a |
| Every employer must report serious work related | | | | successful claim. They must give you the details of |
| injury that stops an employee in doing their normal | | | | their insurance if you need them. |