What legislation is there to protect people in the workplace?
When an industrial injury claim is made, the injured person can make use of extensive European Union legislation, which covers areas as diverse as unguarded or dangerous machinery, personal protective equipment, and also back injuries caused by manual handling. We have handled a number of industrial injury claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered lacerations, scalds and burns due to inadequate gloves, and also eye injuries, where goggles or visors were inadequate or not provided. Under the relevant regulations, the employer is required to assess whether protective equipment or clothing should be provided. The correct use must then be enforced.
