Accident at work

Accident at work overview

Accidents at work occur for a wide range of reasons. Often safety procedures have not been followed correctly which causes the situation from which the accident occurred. Recent statistics show that last year 131,895 accidents at work were reported in Great Britain. 4.7 million working days were lost as a result of accidents at work.

Accident at work risk factors

In terms of personal characteristics, males have far higher rates of sustaining an accident at work due to the differences in job role characteristics. Occupation is the major factor contributing to the likelihood of sustaining an accident at work. The 5 most hazardous occupations in terms of accidents at work are construction Labourers, metal, wood and construction trades; vehicle trades; agriculture and warehouse operations.
Risks of being involved in an accident at work decrease with the time someone has been employed in that role, with the highest instances of accidents at work occurring in those who have been in the role for 4 months or less.

Accident at work next steps

If you wish to see if you have an accident claim as a result of an accident at work, please contact us. Please also use the information on the pages below to find out more.