What law is there to protect people in the workplace?
When a personal injury claim is made, the injured person can make use of extensive EU legislation, which covers areas such as unguarded or dangerous machinery, personal protective equipment, and also back injuries caused by unsafe lifting procedures. We have handled a number of accident at work claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered lacerations and burns due to inadequate gloves, and also eye injuries, where goggles or visors were not provided. Legally, the employer is required to consider whether protective equipment or clothing should be provided, and if so then to insist upon the correct use.
