Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Winter brings increased workplace accident risk


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Winter brings increased workplace accident risk Workers could be more likely to contact a personal injury lawyer in Southampton as winter means slips are more likely to occur. Figures from the Institution of Occupational Safety show a third of all major injuries are due to slips and trips, with 20 per cent resulting in absence of more than three days. Phil Bates, senior policy and technical adviser at the organisation, says employers need to be particularly aware of the dangers at this time of year. "Winter weather brings extra hazards, such as cold temperatures, icy conditions and high winds - which employers and employees need to take into account," he argues. Particular areas to consider include slips and trips, travel to work, manual handling, carbon monoxide emissions from heating appliances and "thermal hazards" from cold environments, he explains. He advises businesses to take "sensible precautions" to mitigate risks, such as allowing staff extra time to get to work. Posted by Paul Stevens Related Articles: 16/5/2012 - Falls from height remain major workplace safety concern 14/5/2012 - Construction firm fined after worker is injured in roof fall 10/5/2012 - Focus on health and safety delivers business benefits 1/5/2012 - Asbestos danger leads to fine for Dorset builder 30/4/2012 - Shipyard operator fined over scaffolding accident at work More Personal Injury Law News