Lack of Medical Equipment on Site

As hard as companies and employees work to prevent them, accidents do indeed happen on the job. There are a number of safety precautions that can be taken, and even with extensive safety training and protocols in place, there will still be injuries in the workplace. These injuries can be from a variety of sources and can require a wide array of responses.

It is important to remember that, in all cases, treatment for an injury should be administered by a medical professional. In many circumstances, though, there is some form of preliminary treatment that must be administered before professionals can arrive.

It is the responsibility of the company to create a safe work environment, and there is some basic safety equipment that should be present in most work situations. A basic first aid kit can go along way, with band-aids, general antiseptic creams, rubbing alcohol, etc. These can be helpful when dealing with an injury in the time between its occurrence and the arrival of professional care.

In addition to basic requirements, some jobsites should also have some more specialized equipment. Companies that work with acids, for example, should have a station to rinse the acid from the body and eyes in the event of an accident. Fire extinguishers should also be present and can be a form of protection as well.

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If you or someone you love has been injured at work, especially if there was not sufficient care given on site because of a lack of equipment, you may be entitled to damages. For more information, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130 today.