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Workers in certain industries have been shown to have face a higher risk of serious or fatal injury. This article looks at those sectors in detail and the most common types of injuries that occur.
Accidents at Work
Whilst working in a factory on a guillotine machine Tom aged 20 years severed his little finger and partially severed his left ring finger.
As the Met Office has continued to issue ice and snow warnings for Greater Manchester this winter, it should serve as a reminder to employers throughout the region that they must ensure that their workers are not put at risk.
A serious accident at a Manchester paint factory has reinforced how easily accidents can happen in industrial workplaces that do not have strictly regimented health and safety procedures in place.
All employers are legally required to ensure the health and safety of their employees. Those who work in the construction industry are particularly at risk and face a number of potential hazards.
Manchester City Council has been fined £15,000 after a worker was run over at 70mph while on duty.
Accidents at Work, Road & Bike
A Stockport-based building company director has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after failing to provide his staff with adequate washing facilities.
Mesothelioma victims could soon receive up to £123,000 compensation for their illness, after ministers announced a new fund would come into force next month.
Serious Injury, Accidents at Work
The new owners of Manchester’s Granada TV Studios will have to pay up to £1 million to remove asbestos from the building, having purchased the site for £26.5 million earlier this year.
Government statistics have revealed the most dangerous jobs in the country, with workers in these areas more likely to suffer an industrial accidentor develop an industrial disease than in other sectors.