Whiplash Claim

Whiplash is the most common injury caused by road traffic accidents, if you are suffering from a whiplash injury you are most likely entitled to make a whiplash compensation claim.

Whiplash injury compensation can be awarded if you are injured in a road traffic accident where someone else is at fault.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employers are required by law to protect members of staff from harm whilst in their place of work. When carrying out a job near hazardous material, or if there is a threat of physical injury, personal protective equipment (PPE) can significantly improve the worker’s chance of survival.

Whilst most employers provide personal protective equipment for their staff, there are those that fail to do so. If personal injury is suffered by the employee when carrying out the duties of their work, they are well within their rights to pursue a work accident compensation claim. Claim Compensation Now.

PPE – Information and your rights

Personal protective equipment is designed to protect an employee from harm when carrying out their every day work duties. If there is one or more risks facing the member of staff, PPE should be provided to prevent long-term damage being caused to the exposed body part.

An employer should provide you with PPE if you work in any of the following hazardous environments:

  • In extremes (hot or cold) of temperature
  • To reduce risk of infection/germ exposure
  • When exposed to chemicals/hazardous substances
  • When exposed to dust particles
  • When exposed to radiation
  • Where there is danger of electrocution
  • Where there is a risk of objects falling from height
  • When using sharp objects
  • When visibility is low
  • When working at height

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 is a piece of Health and Safety legislation which sets out the rules requiring employers to provide adequate safety measures for their employees, depending on the type of hazards they face on a day-to-day basis. If an employer has failed to adhere to these rules, they will be breaking the terms of the regulations and could therefore be liable for any work accident compensation claims made against them.

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Types of Personal Protective Equipment


There are numerous types of PPE that can protect employees from danger in the workplace. Some of these include:

  • Dust masks/breathing apparatus
  • Goggles/visors
  • Hard hats/helmets
  • Heavy duty gloves
  • High visibility/reflective jackets
  • Protective suits
  • Steel toe/safety boots

If after an accident you believe that you could have been better protected if you had been provided with suitable personal protective equipment, you should seek professional legal advice. At PIC Claim we can put you in contact with some of the top work accident personal injury solicitors that the country has to offer, to help get you the compensation you deserve.

Making a Work Accident Claim


The thought of claiming compensation using a solicitor can be a daunting prospect. However, we are here to simplify the entire process for you, taking away the stresses and strains that could present themselves if you were required to manage the task yourself.

We understand how important it is to make up for lost earnings that you are likely to suffer during a period of injury, and this is why our no win no fee solicitors will work hard to ensure they get every penny available to you for loss of income and personal injury damages. This service is completely free of charge to you, as your employer will be liable for all costs if your claim is successful. .

Compensation can vastly improve your quality of life. For more information about making a claim following a work accident, contact PIC Claim on 08000 93 33 93.

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