Work Accidents

"An accident is an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm."

A work accident is an incident occurring in the workplace. Accidents of this type are very common and can happen in any job. Workplaces include offices, vehicles, factories, construction sites, warehouses, shops, sports grounds and farms. Every job has its own level of related risk. However some jobs pose a greater risk and employers should always have adequate health and safety procedures and risk assessments place.

Slips, trips or falls
Workplace transport - driving
Musculoskeletal disorders (manual handling and poor posture)
Falling objects from height
Stress at work

Your employer has a responsibility to provide you with safe working conditions at all times in line with the Health and Safety at Work regulations.

Over a million people suffer from accidents at work every year. Some sustain minor injuries whilst others face more serious consequences, which could include; taking time off work, financial difficulties, emotional problems and sometimes permanent disability.

Accident Injuries

There are many types of injuries that could be endured from an accident at work, the most common are; back, hand or arm injuries, usually caused by slips, trips or falls. Find out more on work accident injuries »

Burn Injuries

There are many causes of burns which can affect the skin tissue, muscle, bones and blood vessels. Victims of burns and scarring can suffer with emotional and psychological problems. Find out more on burn injuries at work »

Construction Site Accidents

A construction or building site can be a hazardous environment to work in and an employer should have adequate health and safety procedures and risk assessments in place. Find out more on construction site accidents »

Driving Accidents

Driving is responsible for the highest number of work-related accidents in the UK and it is estimated that a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. Find out more on driving accidents at work »

Equipment

Equipment at work can include machinery, computers, sports equipment, protective equipment, tractors, cranes, ladders, scaffolding, cookers etc. Find out more on inadequate and faulty equipment at work »

Factory Accidents

A factory can be a hazardous environment to work in and an employer should have adequatehealth and safety procedures and risk assessments in place. Find out more on factory accidents »

Falling Objects

Injuries resulting from falling objects accounts for many accidents at work. Workers can be at risk of injury from heavy falling objects which can potentially seriously injure workers. Find out more on falling objects at work »

Hazardous Occupations

Every job carries its own level of related risk. However some jobs pose a greater risk than others and employers should always have adequate health and safety procedures and risk assessments in place. Find out more on hazardous occupations »

Industrial Accidents

Industrial injuries cover a large variety of jobs, accidents and injuries from physical injury to disease. Find out more on industrial accidents »

Office Accidents

Offices are generally fairly safe working environments, however office accidents and injuries can still arise from bad working practices. Find out more on office accidents »

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) affects thousands of people every year and before the use of computers became widespread, it was commonly known as writer's cramp. Find out more on repetitive strain injury »

Slip, Trip or Fall Accidents

A slip, trip or fall can happen in nearly any place of work and are a very common type of work accident. A lack of health and safety procedures or improper training can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls. Find out more on slip, trip and fall accidents at work »

Sport Injuries

As an amateur or professional sportsman or woman you can be at risk of injury every time you play. Contact sports, such as football and rugby, can produce more traumatic injuries due to the dynamic nature of the sport and the increased risk of collision. Find out more on sport injuries »