Many people don’t realise that they need to be adequately trained before engaging in a particular type of work. An employer cannot lawfully expect somebody who has not been properly trained to erect scaffolding on a commercial site, for instance. There are all sorts of different health and safety regulations to consider which should ideally be dealt with by a H&S officer. However, it may be the case that you have been asked to perform a task that was beyond your abilities and if this was the case then you may have the basis of a personal injury claim. As an employee you cannot be expected to know everything about the work you are undertaking, particularly if it is something you have never done before.
This means it is well worth contacting your solicitor to see if you can make a compensation claim. The sort of injuries sustained on a construction site can be debilitating and can affect a person for the rest of their lives. There is no agreement that states an employee should not engage in litigation against an employer if they have been let down, and if you still work for that employer, it should not affect your working status or rights.
A compensation claim can also stem from the fact that your employer did not provide frequent enough updates and refresher courses for your training. People can only be expected to remember so much over time, so it is a requirement that if your job includes potentially hazardous duties, that you are kept informed. A personal injury claim can also be launched if your status has changed. For instance, a pregnant woman can make a claim if by carrying on the same duties as before has caused her ill effects. In this instance, an employer should always assess employees capabilities.