Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss and industrial deafness. The condition normally involves a ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears, though it may refer to any intermittent, recurring or continuous noise, including tunes and songs, that is not caused by external factors. Tinnitus can be extremely [...]
It is no wonder that more accidents occur during bad weather/wintery conditions. Although accidents will happen it is very important to take as many steps as possible to reduce the risk and any subsequent injury. In extreme conditions it is advisable to avoid all but necessary journeys. The following checklist is by no means exhaustive [...]
Valentine’s Day Hazards Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us and many couples will no doubt be heading out for a night of romance and unaware of hazards which we may encounter as a result. Below are just a few examples. Flowers If you are planning on buying some flowers for your loved one from your [...]
Ice skating is going through a surge in popularity in Britain at the moment, due in large part to the success of the ITV programme, Dancing on Ice. During the winter months, temporary open air ice skating rinks spring up in city centres across the country, and are visited by thousands of skaters. Studies carried [...]
The winter having finally arrived with a vengeance in many parts of Britain, it is essential that all companies consider the threats posed by weather conditions in outdoor areas on their property. High wind can cause tiles to fly from roofs, while rain and sleet may swiftly turn into hazardous patches of ice if the [...]
How Will Suing My Employer Impact My Relations At Work? Many employees face a difficult dilemma if they have been injured at work and believe that the accident was the fault of their employer. If a worker is forced to take a period of time off work due to an injury, they may be unpaid [...]
Compensation For Personal Injuries Caused By Strong Winds Statistics show that the roofs of over a million UK homeowners are damaged by high winds every year, and the last few days will have already seen tens of millions of tiles dislodged from roofs across the country. With very strong winds from the Atlantic set to [...]
Who Should You Seek Compensation From For Slipping On Ice? At this time of year, freezing conditions begin to pose a challenge and a hazard to millions of drivers and pedestrians across the country. Ice and snow usually plays havoc with Britain’s transport network, making commuters’ lives a misery, and forcing many to walk to [...]
Casualty departments at hospitals are filled to capacity over the festive period, with a constant stream of alcohol-related injury admissions. Many of these patients will have started drinking at their work Christmas party.
It was on this day a year ago that we were waking up snow. The winter weather of snow and ice will soon be upon us but we still need to carry on with our day to day activities.
