Accident at work....

[snapper_37]

It's a fractured 2nd toe, cuts/bruises to foot and toes and nail on 3rd toe may have to be removed on Friday. To be fair, it sounds worse than how it looks but even so.

Guess who's going to be doing all the fetching and carrying the next few days.

 

[snapper_37]

Of course, I was not implying she tear into them at the first opportunity

I didn't think you were Wigsicles... sorry if my post sounded that way.

 

[ufkacbln]

Never mind a "risk form"

Has it been reported under "RIDDOR"?

4.

What is reportable?

* What is reportable under RIDDOR?
* Deaths and major injuries
* Over-three-day injuries
* Disease
* Dangerous occurrences (near misses)
* Gas incidents
* Reportable gas incidents

What is reportable under RIDDOR?

As an employer, a person who is self-employed, or someone in control of work premises, you have legal duties under RIDDOR that require you to report and record some work-related accidents by the quickest means possible.
Reportable deaths and major injuries
Deaths

If there is an accident connected with work and your employee, or self-employed person working on the premises, or a member of the public is killed you must notify the enforcing authority without delay. You can either telephone the ICC on 0845 300 99 23 or complete the appropriate online form (F2508) link to external website[1].
Major injuries

If there is an accident connected with work and your employee, or self-employed person working on the premises sustains a major injury, or a member of the public suffers an injury and is taken to hospital from the site of the accident, you must notify the enforcing authority without delay by telephoning the ICC or completing the appropriate online form (F2508) link to external website[2].

Reportable major injuries are:

* fracture, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes;
* amputation;
* dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine;
* loss of sight (temporary or permanent);
* chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or any penetrating injury to the eye;
* injury resulting from an electric shock or electrical burn leading to unconsciousness, or requiring resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours;
* any other injury: leading to hypothermia, heat-induced illness or unconsciousness; or requiring resuscitation; or requiring admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours;
* unconsciousness caused by asphyxia or exposure to harmful substance or biological agent;
* acute illness requiring medical treatment, or loss of consciousness arising from absorption of any substance by inhalation, ingestion or through the skin;
* acute illness requiring medical treatment where there is reason to believe that this resulted from exposure to a biological agent or its toxins or infected material.

Reportable over-three-day injuries

If there is an accident connected with work (including an act of physical violence) and your employee, or a self-employed person working on your premises, suffers an over-three-day injury you must report it to the enforcing authority within ten days.

An over-3-day injury is one which is not "major" but results in the injured person being away from work OR unable to do their full range of their normal duties for more than three days. You can notify the enforcing authority by telephoning the Incident Contact Centre on 0845 300 99 23 or completing the appropriate online form (F2508) link to external website[3].

 

[Theseus]

Never mind a "risk form"

Has it been reported under "RIDDOR"?

I initially thought that as well, but this specifically excludes broken toes.

 

[WickfordWheels]

As others have said, keep it civil and professional. I think its only fair to be paid for time off under the circumstances. Plus, what kind of numpty puts up shelves with nails?

Try not to burn bridges, but do make a clear statement about your expectations - i.e. that you should be paid for your sick time.

No win - no fee type scenarios are a last resort, and you should be aware that once you start down that road its very hard to stop.

 

[snapper_37]

No win - no fee type scenarios are a last resort, and you should be aware that once you start down that road its very hard to stop.

Not bothered about doing that. Just want payment for the time off, although it seems they are under no obligation to do so.

 

[ufkacbln]

I initially thought that as well, but this specifically excludes broken toes.

But you are not reporting toes - you are reporting an over three day absence.

The toes are exclude under a "Major injury", but this does fit in with the 3 day injuries:

Reportable over-three-day injuries


An over-3-day injury is one which is not "major" but results in the injured person being away from work OR unable to do their full range of their normal duties for more than three days.

 

[Paulus]

I would agree with the gentle approach to start with, a chat with manager/supervisor to see what arrangement can be made for sick pay/continued salary there are always things companies can do. But i would still seek advice from the local union rep where she works full time.

 

[Theseus]

But you are not reporting toes - you are reporting an over three day absence.

The toes are exclude under a "Major injury", but this does fit in with the 3 day injuries:

Apologies, I was looking at the fracture bit and totally missed it. Must remember that.

 

[Gromit]

Yep injuries that require more than 3 days off work should be reported under Riddor by law within a day or so of it happening. This should have been done by the H&S rep.

I suggest talk to manager and the union rep.

 

[Slowgrind]

I don't trust unions anymore after a bad deal! Speak to one of the big claim companys.

 

[Twenty Inch]

She should talk to the Union asap - so that she knows her rights, and also can let her employer know, casual like, that she has spoken to them. Don't contact solicitors or claim companies as they have a vested interest in adversarial finance-based claims processes which will almost certainly mean not working there again.

 

[Crankarm]

Your OH need to let her employers know that she is making a claim against them for personal injury, loss of earnings, pain and suffering loss of amenity, etc. No point being cushy cushy softly softly. Just let them know you are making a claim, preferably in writing. It is not that hard. Inform the HSE/report under Riddor if need be. See your GP. Take pics of the injuries. And if you feel the need to instruct a solicitor choose one that specialises in PI in an employment setting and who can also advise on any employment issues if need be. Union might or might not be of help. In my experience not.

Good luck.