Walk in fridges and walk in freezes are common in many workplaces, particularly those in the catering industry. They can, for many reasons, be very dangerous to employees, so employers need to take as many precautions as possible to prevent a person from being injured in a walk in fridge or freezer.
If you have an accident in a walk in fridge or freezer, you may be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
Common examples of accidents in walk in fridges and freezers are:
- Slips from water or ice accumulating on the floor
- Slips from spillages of food or liquid on the floor
- Trips over boxes or other items being stored on the floor
- Manual handling injuries when trying to move stock around
Several things can be done to prevent accidents like the above occurring. Examples would be having mats or non slip flooring in case of spillages or liquid / ice being on the floor, as well as warning signs and supervision and training. There should be designated traffic routes and stock should only be placed in designated areas to prevent tripping hazards.
When it comes down to manual handling, training is always necessary and there should be appropriate ladders and other means to lift stock and reach stock in high places.
So the big question is this – what happens if you are injured and your employer has failed to take steps like the above to prevent an accident from occurring?
If your employer has failed in the important duty of care they have for you, they will probably be liable to compensate you for any injuries and losses caused. Employers have a legal duty to have insurance that covers them for situations like this, so what we need to do is claim your compensation from the insurers.
For work accident claims, we offer 100% compensation agreements so for help and advice contact us today on 0800 634 75 75.
