Building and Construction Accidents
The construction industry in the UK is said to be one of the safest in Europe, however the construction industry in general is one of the most dangerous. You are six times more likely to be killed as a construction employee than an employee of any other occupation.
The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding jobs. It puts your body under great strain and you are exposed to personal injury on a daily basis, especially younger employees as they have less experience and less knowledge of their rights, meaning they are given the more risky jobs.
The most common construction site accidents are:
• Collapsing Scaffolding
• Fires/Explosions
• Power tool accidents
• Falls from ladders
• If a safety harness breaks
• Falls from roofs
• Worn out equipment.
However most accidents at construction sites happen whilst employees are walking across building sites and handling work material or moving around the workplace.
In the last 25 years there have been 2,800 fatalities due to building and construction accidents. Employers have to, by law, protect their employees. Most building/construction workers do not realise that it is within their rights to ask supervisors for regular breaks when using heavy duty equipment. If you feel that equipment needs replacing or feel that health and safety hasn’t been properly addressed you should report it to your employer who can take the necessary steps to make the workplace more safe.
Failure from employers to enforce health and safety to their employees can leave them liable for compensation claims.
If you have suffered personal injury due to a building/construction accident that wasn’t your fault it is within your rights to claim for personal injury compensation.
Here at Accident Consult we are experts in no win no fee claims. Get in touch today on 08081 68 69 70 for your free consultation with one of our professionals who can offer you impartial advice.
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