Inadequate PPE Claims
Inadequate PPE claims can be made if you have suffered from an injury due to a lack of personal protective equipment. The team here at Tylers Solicitors has helped victims make successful inadequate PPE claims to get them the compensation they deserve. Get in touch with our team today for a no obligation discussion to start your case.
Get compensation for your injuries following a lack of PPE
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is an essential health and safety element in any working environment. If you’ve suffered an accident at work and you believe your injuries were caused by your employer failing to provide you with the correct Personal Protection Equipment, then you may be eligible to claim compensation.
The compensation you could be awarded may not necessarily heal all the injuries you’ve sustained, but it can go a long way to help you move on with your life. Our personal injury solicitors will handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality, and our no-win, no-fee structure means that you won’t have to pay a penny unless we win your case.
If you have been in an accident or have suffered harm due to a lack of PPE, please contact our team on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form, and we will be happy to help.
How much could I claim?
Get compensation for your injuries following a lack of PPE
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is an essential health and safety element in any working environment. If you’ve suffered an accident at work and you believe your injuries were caused by your employer failing to provide you with the correct Personal Protection Equipment, then you may be eligible to claim compensation.
The compensation you could be awarded may not necessarily heal all the injuries you’ve sustained, but it can go a long way to help you move on with your life. Our personal injury solicitors will handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality, and our no-win, no-fee structure means that you won’t have to pay a penny unless we win your case.
If you have been in an accident or have suffered harm due to a lack of PPE, please contact our team on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form, and we will be happy to help.
What injuries can occur due to a lack of PPE?
If your employer fails to provide you with the correct PPE, it can have serious consequences. A lack of PPE can result in employees sustaining not only minor but also serious and potentially fatal injuries.
The severity of injuries caused by a lack of PPE can vary depending on what task you were carrying out at the time. For instance, a lab technician could suffer from severe chemical burns and eye damage after being asked to handle corrosive chemicals without facial PPE, or a warehouse worker could suffer from a foot fracture because they weren’t provided with steel toe safety boots.
Some of the most common injuries we’ve seen caused by a lack of the correct PPE include:
A lack of PPE doesn’t just put employees at risk of injury — it can also leave them vulnerable to contracting industrial diseases. Some of the conditions you could contract without the correct PPE include:
No matter how minor or severe your injuries are, our solicitors will support you through every step of the PPE claims process.
Who is responsible for injuries caused by inadequate PPE?
Under The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations of 1992 and 2022 and the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, employers are responsible for providing employees, visitors, and customers with suitable PPE if required. However, employers may not be held liable if someone refuses to wear PPE.
PPE is designed to protect employees and any other relevant parties against the risk of injury while at the workplace. Examples of personal protective equipment include:
- Safety helmets
- Safety gloves
- Safety glasses
- Safety boots or shoes
- Hi-visibility clothing
- Overalls
- Ear defenders
- Masks and respiratory equipment
- Safety harnesses
Employers are also responsible for carrying out risk assessments to identify hazards in the workplace. They also have a duty of care to supply employees with suitable PPE that fits properly and offers the correct level of protection. To ensure it complies with current legislation, all PPE should be CE or UKCA marked.
Employers must also train employees on how to use PPE correctly. This includes providing information on how and when any PPE should be worn and how to ensure it fits correctly.
They are also required to inspect all PPE items on a regular basis to ensure they are fit for use.
What are the consequences of poor PPE in the workplace?
If employees are not provided with the correct PPE, there are several potential consequences, both for the victim and the employer at fault.
This is what happens if PPE is not provided:
For the victim:
- Injury or illness
- Emotional and psychological impact
- Long term health conditions
- Inability to work
- Loss of quality of life
- Monetary loss (from treatment, medication, travel, home adaptations, care, etc)
For the employer:
- Legal liability
- Compensation claims
- Reputational damage
- Higher insurance premiums
- Enforcement action from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
If you have suffered an injury due to your employer failing to carry out any of their responsibilities regarding PPE, you may be able to make a claim. Contact us today on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form and our solicitors will help you get the compensation you deserve.
What to do if you have been injured due to inadequate PPE
The most essential part of any compensation claim is proving that another party was negligent and that this caused your subsequent injuries. For the best chance of a successful PPE claim, we strongly recommend taking the following steps:
- Report the accident to your line manager as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Make sure that the incident is recorded in the accident book — this may act as key evidence in your claim.
- Receive medical attention for your injuries and keep copies of any notes, scans, and records.
- Note down the names and contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident and is happy to provide a statement.
- Take photographs of the PPE if it is faulty.
- Get a copy of the CCTV footage of the accident (if possible).
- Record any financial losses caused by your injury (e.g. rehabilitation costs, loss of earnings, loss of work). This will be included within your compensation amount.
- Get in touch with our supportive solicitors to start your lack of PPE compensation claim.
In any claim, the more evidence you have to support your case, the better. Our team will assess any evidence you have and also help you acquire more if needed.
Inadequate PPE claims compensation amounts
Usually, the more serious your injuries, the more compensation you may be eligible for. If you contact our team, we can give you a more accurate compensation estimate based on your accident.
If you’d like a rough compensation estimate based on figures from The Judicial College Guidelines, take a look at our handy compensation calculator below:
Need more information? Don’t worry one of our professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
Contact us on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form to start your claim today!
Compensation for deafness and loss of hearing
If you have suffered from deafness, loss of hearing, or a hearing related injury like Tinnitus due to inadequate PPE, you may be able to claim anywhere from £6,100 for needing to use hearing aids to £133,810 for total deafness in both ears.
Compensation for loss of sight
If a lack of PPE has caused you an eye injury that has impacted your vision, you may be able to claim anywhere from £2,690 to £4,820 for minor eye injuries with recovery in a few weeks, up to £327,940 for total blindness.
Compensation for asbestos related diseases
If you are dealing with an asbestos related disease because of a lack of PPE, you may be able to claim anywhere from £18,430 to £43,320 where lung function impairment is impacted by asbestos up to 10%, and up to £139,680 for a diagnosis of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
Compensation for burns
If you are dealing with burns and permanent scarring due to inadequate PPE, you may be able to claim anywhere from £2,890 to £9,560 for a minor but superficial scar, and £127,930+ for serious burn injuries covering 40% more of the body.
Compensation for amputations
In the unfortunate event that a lack of PPE has caused you to have an amputation surgery, you may be eligible to claim anywhere up to £14,940 for a little finger amputation, and up to £344,150 for amputations resulting in the loss of both legs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long have I got to make an inadequate PPE claim?
You have up to three years from the date of any injury or from an illness being diagnosed to file your inadequate PPE claim. We recommend contacting our personal injury solicitors as soon as possible to get your PPE claims underway. The sooner you start your claim, the sooner you can get the lack of PPE compensation that will allow you to move on with your life.
Is inadequate PPE a hazard?
PPE is technically not a hazard, as a hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm, like falling objects. However, a lack of PPE can be a risk factor that increases the risk of exposure to hazards.
How will my lack of PPE compensation be calculated?
Our solicitors will work with you to decide on a compensation amount that takes all of your physical, emotional, and financial losses into account. We will assess your losses against The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) — a set of guidelines used to evaluate the value of general damages in personal injury claims.
Related Claims
If you have suffered any kind of injury while lifting heavy objects in the workplace you could be eligible to make a claim for manual handling compensation.
If you’ve suffered any sort of scaffold injury at work that isn’t your fault, then you may be owed compensation through a scaffolding injury claim.
If you’ve been a victim of a falling object in the workplace, then you deserve compensation as it’s not your fault.
If you’ve suffered any kind of chemical injury inside or outside of work then you may be entitled to make a claim.
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