Personal Injury Accidents in the Manufacturing Industry

Introduction

Personal injury (PI) accidents are a significant issue in the manufacturing industry, where workers regularly interact with machinery, tools and potentially hazardous materials. Incidents such as equipment-related injuries, manual handling strains, and slips or trips can lead to serious harm and operational disruption.

This webinar will explore the common causes of PI accidents in manufacturing, outline key legal responsibilities and highlight practical measures to improve workplace safety.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Definition of personal injury in a manufacturing setting
• Types of injury
• Minor (cuts, abrasions)
• Serious (crush injuries, amputations, burns)
• Long-term (repetitive strain injuries, occupational illnesses)
• Common Causes
• Machinery accidents
• Manual handling
• Slips, trips and falls
• Exposure to hazardous substances
• Poor ergonomics
• Legal framework and responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities
• Relevant legislation - e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, ERRA, Employers Liability (Defective Equipment Act)
• Consequences of non-compliance
• Common Law Duties
• Selecting the right Defendant
• Risk assessment
• Safe systems of work
• Preventative measures and best practices
• Staff training and competency
• Clear safety procedures and signage
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ergonomic workplace design

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 15th October 2026

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