There over 10,000 injuries in the workplace were reported due to slips and trips, estimated to cost businesses a total of £521,000,000, last year.
In majority of cases, these types of accidents could easily be prevented if the correct action has been taken by the employer.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in Jan 2011, released a plea to employers to make health and safety a priority going forward.
In 2010, more than 300 work related incidents occurred across the North West each week, an annual total of 16,385 people being injured or resulting in fatal accidents, according to the Health and Safety Executive .
In 2010 the Health and Safety Executive prosecuted North West firms for 100 breaches for health and safety legislation, taking action against hundreds of businesses by issuing them with Prohibition and Improvement Notices.
Many people who have suffered a work related injury go onto seek the legal advice and guidance from a personal injury solicitor about pursuing an accident at work claim.
Recovering millions of pounds in compensation, Lancashire based personal injury firm, PHC Law Ltd, help thousands of people every year throughout the North West and the UK to recover from injuries they have sustained whilst at work.