Sustaining a head or brain injury as a result of an accident at work can be particularly debilitating and can have far reaching consequences, not only for the employee concerned but also those closest to them. In addition to the medical ramifications there are often physical, mental and emotional consequences as well.

An Early Day Motion has been tabled in the UK Parliament to highlight the issue of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, reports i News.

Several more high profile companies have found themselves under the media spotlight recently, following allegations of sexual harassment against senior management.

The dangers of working at height are well documented, and help and advice is readily available to employers from organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on how these risks can be controlled and minimised.