Warehouse Accident Claims

If you have become injured while working in a warehouse, you may be able to make an accident at work claim.

While at work, your employer is legally obligated to provide you with a safe working environment and to reduce the risk of injury. If they fail to do so and you become injured as a result, you are entitled to claim compensation.

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Warehouse Accident Types

Working in a warehouse is a physical job, often involving the moving of and carrying of heavy loads, moving objects and loading pallets and vehicles.

Because of the nature of the work, there is a greater level of risk than in a warehouse than in other working environments. Some of the more common types of accidents that result in warehouse accident claims include:

• Falls from height

Often these incidents have very serious consequences. Warehouse workers often move items from vehicles and loading bays, tasks which can present a risk of falling. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 must be observed by all employers.

• Slips and trips

Objects left on the ground in a warehouse, stray wiring or spillages can all lead to slips or trips occurring.

• Forklift truck accidents

Incidents involving forklift trucks or pallet trucks are a common type of warehouse accident. Employers should provide individuals who operate these vehicles with proper and up-to-date training. They should also ensure that all operators have a valid forklift truck licence.

• Incidents involving moving or falling objects

If items in a warehouse have not been stacked properly or safely, they could fall and potentially cause injury.

• Exposure to chemicals or other hazardous substances

Depending on the type of warehouse, there may a risk of exposure to harmful chemicals and substances. If staff regularly use or handle dangerous substances, employers must follow HSE guidance on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). The effect of over-exposure will vary depending on the chemical or substance in question.

• Noise-induced hearing loss

If warehouse workers are exposed to loud noise, they may be at risk of noise-induced hearing loss or industrial deafness. Employers should limit the length of time staff are exposed to loud noises and provide hearing protection that is properly fitted, worn and maintained.

Your Employer’s Duty

Legally, every employer is must protect their staff from hazards and provide them with a safe working environment. They should conduct regular risk assessments and make sure that all equipment used by warehouse workers is properly maintained to reduce the risk of accidents

There are several precautionary steps both employers and workers can take to reduce the risk of a warehouse accident taking place, including:

• Ensuring the proper supervision of staff
• Ensuring items or stock are stored or stacked properly
• Employers should provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, work boots, hi-vis clothing or safety goggles.
• Ensuring the warehouse is free of obstacles that could cause slips, trips or falls
• Where necessary, displaying easily visible warning signs
• Ensuring staff are properly trained in how to use equipment and potential workplace hazards

Warehouse Worker Injuries

Warehouse accidents can sometimes result in severe injuries. Manual handling or falling accidents can lead to serious spinal injuries, head injuries or broken bones. On the other hand, a forklift truck accident might result in a life-altering crushing injury.

If an employee is exposed to harmful substances, there can also be serious, sometimes fatal, consequences.

In some cases, individuals who are injured in warehouse accidents find it difficult or impossible to return to their job. They might also suffer psychologically as they come to terms with their injury and changed circumstances.

Warehouse Accident Claims

If you are injured while working in a warehouse, making a personal injury claim is one way in which you can start to rebuild your life after your accident. Your claim will take into account the pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of your injury. You may also be able to recover the cost of any additional expenses associated with your injury. This includes things like prescriptions costs or travel to and from medical appointments in respect of your injury. If you have been unable to work, you may also be able to claim back loss of earnings.

Contact First Personal Injury to Start Your Claim

If you have been injured in an accident in a warehouse that wasn’t your fault, you are legally entitled to claim compensation. Accident at work claims are sometimes complicated, so it is important that you have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side.

Call our friendly our team today on 0333 358 2345 or contact us online for a no-obligation conversation about your potential warehouse accident claim.