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It may seem surprising that accidents are more common at different times, but research has shown that accidents are more likely to happen at certain time periods within in the workplace. The most common time for accidents or faults to occur is the Monday morning – many factories work on a 9-5, Monday-Friday basis so it’s quite understandable why this is the case. Workers simply haven’t fully woken up after the weekend and more often than not, may still be feeling a little worse-for-wear, which can inevitably lead to shorter attention spans, laziness and reduced observation. This tiredness often leads to dangers not being spotted or instructions being mis-heard, which are frequent causes of accidents. Employers should ensure that workers are not being made to work too long and that if an employee is showing signs of tiredness should be sent home or given an extended break. The same applies to Friday afternoons, where employees may only have the weekend on their mind and are simply going through the motions of work, not really paying attention to their surroundings. Employers have a responsibility to train workers on the importance of a good attention span, healthy demeanour and bright manner – far too many accidents are simply caused by carelessness brought on by tiredness or plain ignorance. A lot of industrial locations work extremely late also, particularly with regards to power stations, and the nuclear explosion in Chernobyl has been identified as being caused by tired employees who simply missed or did not understand warning signs. The same rings true for pilots, who often have to work long shifts and thus receive breaks in order to sleep and re-energise. Employers should hold meetings and business plans at these times of the week in order to motivate the staff to do well, thereby minimising dangers and maximising the activity. If a tired employee injures themselves due to a safety guideline not being properly carried out, it will be the fault of the employer. However, most employers will have Employer Liability Insurance, and thus will pay via their insurance company rather than out of their own pocket. Tiredness is particularly prevalent in exhausting workplaces, such as factories and warehouses, where workers are usually under a lot of pressure to meet deadlines and targets, but health and safety should always be of the highest priority for any employer, thereby protecting not only the employees but the company reputation as well. Accident at work claims are very common in modern society, so if you think you may be entitled to a claim, speak to a personal injury solicitor today.
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