Some of us love going to work, some of us hate it, and some of us just plod along having the occasional off day. Work’s not something we’re guaranteed to enjoy, but it’s better if we do, as it’s a part of our everyday life. The amount of students who choose to expand their skills to degree level is increasing, which means more and more competition in the working world.
Whatever career you choose to follow you’ll have initial skills in that area of work – whether you choose to be a contractor or a receptionist. With the recession fully underway and the amount of job cuts taking place throughout all sectors, it is essential we make the most of the skills we have.
Becoming involved in an accident at work can take those skills away from you; whether it is a temporary or permanent deprivation. When at work it is our employer’s responsibility to make sure the work we’re carrying out holds the smallest possibility of any hazards, and they should do everything to prevent this.
A lot of jobs require employers to carry out a risk assessment before any work can be done. This means that the area where work is due to take place must be fully looked over, making sure that employees aren’t at risk when working. The same rules apply for any area of work whether it is in an office or a building site. All equipment must be checked regularly and employees shouldn’t do anything they don’t feel safe doing so.
Becoming involved in an accident at work can be at traumatic time for the person involved and their colleagues. If you do become involved in an accident at work your employer or the person in charge of health and safety will require you to fill out an accident report; this may then result into an investigation as to why you have sustained such injuries.
If you become injured in an accident at work it is important that you seek medical advice. They will be able to prescribe you everything you need in aiding the recovery of your injuries. If you do become involved in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault then you may be able to make an injury compensation claim.
