Many people treat the coming of a new year as a new start and, for businesses, that could mean an overhaul of their procedures or a review of workplace safety.
The importance of this is highlighted in an article in the Blackburn News about a Chatham Greenhouse workplace accident, which highlighted the catastrophic dangers employees can face when working in seemingly benign circumstances.
Natasha Smids is currently residing in a London hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following an accident at work. Natasha is employed by a greenhouse in Chatham and it is not clear what the serious accident involved, but she is currently in a critical condition.
It underlines the importance of employees ensuring that any concerns they have about work equipment or practices being highlighted to supervisors and/or managers within the firm. An accident avoided is always better than action being taken following injury.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by an accident in the workplace, please do not hesitate to contact Beverley Barker on 0113 200 9758.
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