Work Accidents

You may make work injury claims for compensation and losses if you have been injured at work within the last 3 years.

It is important to be aware that it is the responsibility of employers to ensure workers' safety and, the fact that there are certain regulations they must comply with by law. For example safety equipment, correct training and safe working environments must meet with government standards.

Work Injury Claims

To have successful work injury claims, you will have to prove the accident was your employer’s fault. This can include the fault of another employee, (a fellow worker) for whom your employer is responsible.

It is your duty to report your work accidents to your employer. You should also make sure the work accidents details are entered correctly in the accident book. The most common causes of how work accidents can occur include:

• Lifting heavy objects or using dangerous machinery
• Using defective equipment
• Inadequate safety procedures or lack of safety clothing
• Dangerous stairs, faulty or slippery flooring
• Careless fellow workers who cause you injury
• Inadequate training