PPE Claims Newcastle

Beecham Peacock’s specialist injury law team can help you to make a PPE claim and get you the compensation you deserve.

“Work-related accident claim handled excellently – took the stress out of making the claim. Highly recommended.” – Debbie G.

“I had cause to raise a claim against my employer due to a fall which wasn’t my fault. Beecham Peacock was fantastic in satisfactorily settling my claim.” – Fiona P.

“If ever I need legal help or assistance in the future, I will be certain to get in touch with Beecham Peacock again.” – Ian H.

“The team’s expertise and guidance helped me navigate my personal injury claim. Very responsive and always at the other end of the phone. Really pleased with the outcome.” – Brian K.

“Very professional and kind in my case of a personal injury.” – Rachel P.

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Common PPE injuries

A PPE injury is a personal injury that occurred in the workplace, which could have been prevented if the correct PPE had been provided.

Common examples of a PPE injury include:

• Being struck in the head by an object without the protection of a hard hat or helmet, which can result in a head injury or brain injury.
• A projectile in the eye when not wearing safety goggles.
• Dropping a heavy object on your foot without appropriate footwear.
• Being hit because you weren’t seen due to a lack of hi-vis clothing, including hits relating to road traffic accidents.
• Being diagnosed with occupational asthma because you weren’t given appropriate breathing apparatus.
• Falling from a height because you weren’t given a safety harness, especially if this resulted in a serious spinal injury.

Types of PPE

You will likely have encountered some form of PPE in the workplace – especially if you work within the construction, manufacturing or healthcare sectors.

Types of PPE you might recognise include:

• Helmets and hard hats.
• Safety goggles or eye protection.
• Safety gloves.
• Earplugs or defenders.
• Respiratory filters or other breathing apparatus.
• Steel-toe cap boots.
• Hi-vis or protective clothing.
• Safety harnesses for those working at height.
• Other, depending on the nature of your specific work.

A lack of any of these items resulting in injury means you likely have a PPE claim – our expert personal injury lawyers can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve.

Making a PPE injury claim

You have grounds to make a PPE claim against your employer if you were injured at work due to inadequate or non-existent PPE. The expert Beecham Peacock team can assist you in making a PPE claim and help you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

Your PPE claim may be especially relevant if you suffered an accident at work where – if the proper PPE had been provided – the injury would have been either less serious or even avoided altogether.

Failure to train and failure to supervise can also relate to your PPE claim, especially if a supervisor failed to supply PPE or if you did not receive training to use PPE equipment properly.

What evidence do I need to support my PPE claim?

As set out in the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 – PPE should always:

• Be provided at the expense of the employer, not the employee
• Be available to use whenever required
• Meet the minimum safety standards.

Useful evidence that the Beecham Peacock legal team could use to strengthen your PPE claim includes photographic or video evidence of injuries, damaged PPE, colleague witness statements, and medical records.

PPE injury FAQs

How much compensation will I get from a PPE injury claim?

The amount of compensation you will receive from a PPE claim is dependent on the severity of your injury, how badly your quality of life has been affected, and any loss of earnings incurred. In many successful UK workplace cases, awards for moderate injuries start from several thousand pounds, while more serious injuries can lead to significant six-figure settlements.

Can I make a PPE injury claim even if PPE was provided?

Yes. If the PPE you were given was inadequate – such as being the wrong size, out of date, or otherwise unfit for purpose – you can make a PPE claim.

Can I make a PPE injury claim if I refused to wear the PPE provided?

Employees must wear the PPE provided. However, if the PPE was damaged or ill-fitting and that is why you were unable to wear it safely, you may still have a claim. Get in touch with us today to discuss your specific case.

Does the injury have to relate to a single incident?

No. You can make a PPE claim for industrial diseases, such as occupational dermatitis, if the correct PPE was not provided over a period of time.

PPE claims in Newcastle and the North East

Our experienced personal injury team can help you with your PPE claim following an employer’s failure to provide PPE in Newcastle, the North East and beyond.

Get in touch with Beecham Peacock today to start building your case.

Call: 0191 232 3048
Email: enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW.