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Workplace accidents although an inescapable fact of life are nonetheless avoidable in many cases. Certain industries are more accident prone than others, but every industry has safety protocols in place to guard against the most obvious and immediate dangers. An accident can stem from many critical errors, including but not limited to: <br><br>1) Inadequate training<br>2) Negligent hiring<br><br>At Gross & Kenny, LLP, their workplace accidents lawyers in Philadelphia are ready and available to answer any question you may have about your right to receive compensation after a workplace injury.
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What Are The Common Causes Of Workplace Accidents?
Workplace accidents – although an inescapable fact of life – are nonetheless avoidable in many cases. Certain industries are more accident-prone than others, but every industry has safety protocols in place to guard against the most obvious and immediate dangers. Employers must provide their workforce with the safest work conditions possible and take potential dangers seriously. However, accidents at work often persist despite adequate precautions.
When a worker becomes injured on the job they may be entitled to Workers’Compensation, which provides partial pay and medical benefits while an employee recovers at home or in the hospital. To establish that Workers’ Compensation benefits are available, the injury has to be a direct result of the employee’s job duties. An accident can stem from many critical errors, including but not limited to: Inadequate training: When employees are not trained and certified to perform a ➔ dangerous task or work with dangerous equipment or substances, they not only endanger themselves but also their coworkers. An employee should be well-versed in and certified to complete all aspects of their job. Moreover, new employees must be closely supervised until they have demonstrated that they are capable of performing their job safely.
Negligent hiring: Similar to inadequate training, negligent hiring occurs when an ➔ employer hires or assigns an employee to perform a task that they are unqualified or unable to perform. An employer whose workforce is routinely exposed to danger must maintain rigorous standards when selecting a candidate to fill an open position. Unsafe work conditions: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ➔ (OSHA) millions of Americans may be working in unsafe work conditions. Machinery must be fully operational and must go unused if in need of repairs. Similarly, hazardous materials must be maintained and handled by governmental guidelines. Unsafe work conditions must be immediately reported to a supervisor and – if no action is taken – OSHA.
Poorly maintained work environment: A cluttered or dimly lit workspace can quickly ➔ lead to employee injury. When a worker is unable to see an obstruction in their path, they are at an increased risk of suffering a slip and fall accident on the job. Failure to mitigate known dangers: Certain workers are at an obvious disadvantage when it ➔ comes to workplace safety, such as those who must perform their work at a substantial height from the ground.
Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers of Gross & Kenny, LLP Seek Compensation for Injured Employees At Gross & Kenny, LLP, their workplace accidents lawyers in Philadelphia are ready and available to answer any question you may have about your right to receive compensation after a workplace injury.
1500 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1450 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-512-1500 https://www.philaworkerscomp. com/contact/
