Employers have many obligations to influence safety in the workplace. Under the Working Conditions Decree, they are obliged to carefully identify the risks of the activities within their company. If an accident does occur, the employer is obliged to report the accident to the Labor Inspectorate and draw up an accident report.
Occupational health and safety rules
The Working Conditions Decree contains minimum regulations that the workplace must comply with. Such as a broad spectrum of safety standards: the handling of hazardous substances, the maximum temperature in the workplace, the maximum noise level and also standards to prevent bullying and inappropriate behavior.
Employers’ obligations
Employers have a duty of care to influence safety in the workplace. If an accident does occur, the employer is obliged to report this to the Labor Inspectorate and investigate the incident. A report must be submitted within 15 working days, containing improvement measures to prevent accidents in the future. In the most common cases, in the event of serious injury or death, the inspectorate conducts its own investigation.
The work of a personal injury lawyer
If you have been the victim of an accident at work, it is wise to contact a personal injury lawyer. On your behalf, your employer’s lawyer will investigate whether the employer’s safety policy was in order ten times after the accident. We request, among other things, the investigation report drawn up by the employer from the Labor Inspectorate. We translate this information into a legal issue regarding the employer’s liability.
In addition, we will work with you to list all your damage items that must be reimbursed by the liable employer. We carry out the negotiations with the employer or his insurer on the same names. If necessary, we will initiate legal proceedings for you.
Knowing more?
Have you recently experienced an industrial accident in which you suffered personal injury? Please feel free to contact us. We listen to your story and give you clear advice. If there is any recoverable damage, we will take action on your behalf.