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Though they are the source of much mockery and frustration for many people, including the tabloid newspapers who love nothing more than to get their teeth stuck into health and safety regulations, the fact still stands that health and safety rules and regulations are there for our own protection. These rules are integral in ensuring that employees can go about there business without falling victim to an accident, be it a result of sheer negligence or complacency towards employees’ wellbeing. Of course this does not absolve the employees of any sort of responsibility, the rules and regulations are there to guide employees, whether they choose to abide by them is ultimately their decision. Remaining vigilant and following the guidelines will usually keep an employee well clear of any potential hazards, however this is not to say that accidents never happen in the workplace. In fact, quite the opposite is true, despite all the health and safety regulations many people still fall victim to injuries sustained in the work place every year. And for those of us who are not exposed to such incidents the decline into complacency is one that generally happens at a faster rate. Remember potential accidents exist throughout a variety a workplaces; it is not just jobs that involve manual labour where people are at risk, an accident can just as easily happen in an office environment too. In fact, it is probably fair to say that the office environment might even lure some people into a false sense of security, as it is not the type of work environment that people generally perceive as particularly hazardous. Because of this perception people may be more prone to careless behaviour, which in turn might lead to an accident, for example an employee might choose to carry out a task whilst walking through corridors, therefore leaving him or her more vulnerable. Also, long time employees are arguably more likely to become complacent, repeating the same tasks and settling in allows an employee to become comfortable, this may lead to them being less alert and observant. As an employee it is important, for your safety and the safety of others to report any hazards that have been spotted up the chain of command, so that they can be dealt with properly. A little bit of common sense can go a long way in the workplace. This being said there is always the chance that you may be involved in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, if you do find yourself in this situation then you might well be eligible for some kind of compensation. If you would like to make an accident at work claim then why not speak to a personal injury solicitor.
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