Latest news
- Pleural plaques success in Scotland
- Mesothelioma sufferers face Alimta drug dispute
- Appeal for witnesses: Eccles Caravans/Caravans International Ltd
- Former pupil's asbestos claim against school
- Teachers and lecturers face asbestos threat
See more Press releases
RSS news feeds
Home | Services | Services for you | Personal Injury | Accidents / injury at work | Accidents at work factsheets
Accidents at work factsheets
These factsheets provide more information on accidentsin the workplace, for more information, click on a headline below.
Hazardous substances
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can jeopardise your health.
Date: 2008-10-28
Collision at work
Many workers are required to drive mechanised vehicles in the workplace. Where this occurs, there is a risk mechanized vehicles may collide with each other or other workers going about their duties on foot.
Date: 2008-10-16
Construction and building site accidents
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that 2.2 million people work in Britain’s construction industry, making it the country’s biggest.
Date: 2008-10-17
Falls at work
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that falls continue to be the biggest cause of fatal injury in Britain’s workplaces.
Date: 2008-10-20
Safety clothing and protective equipment at work
To reduce the risks of injury and to your health at work employers are obliged to provide you with protective equipment and clothing.
Date: 2008-10-21
Accidents involving dangerous or defective work equipment and machinery
Thousands of people are injured or develop medical conditions as a result of defective, dangerous or badly maintained work equipment and machinery.
Date: 2008-10-22
Search the site
Enter the keywords below to search:
