Fatalities at Work – Does it still happen in the UK?Although we live in one of the most tightly regulated countries in respect of health and safety at work, accidents at work do still happen. The Health and Safety Executive1 released the following figures for 2018/19: – 4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2,526 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2017)…
Forklift Truck Accident ClaimsForklift trucks operate in a number of different work environments including on building sites, in warehouses as well as locations like docks and storage facilities. They are a highly effective way of moving heavy goods and equipment from one place to another. Because of their size and the loads they carry, the health and safety…
Forklift Truck Accident Legal AdviceThere are plenty of workplace and personal factors that influence the likelihood of an accident involving a forklift truck. These include: You might have a driver who is not properly trained to operate the vehicle in the first place. The company where the truck is being used might not have the right safety procedures in…
