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Construction Site Accident Claims

Construction is well-known to be a high risk industry. 2010/11 HSE figures record 173.2 major injuries (e.g. amputations, fractures and burns) per 100,000 employees, an incidence rate that second only to the agricultural industry. Despite the decline in accidents in recent years, construction workers are still 3 times more likely to suffer a major or fatal injury in the course of their work than their counterparts in other industries. Illness and injury combined accounted for 2.3 million lost working days in 2010/11, indicating that the effective implementation of safety standards is still a major problem waiting to be resolved, if the construction industry is to reduce injuries and illnesses among workers.

Accidents & Injuries On Construction Sites

Construction is among the most physically demanding of occupations. Workers are exposed to challenging working conditions, and a range of potentially hazardous machinery, tools and materials. Typical injuries include
back problems, slipped discs, hernias, fractures, chemical burns and exposure to toxic fumes. Younger workers are particularly at risk, as they often undertake the most demanding construction tasks, while lacking the experience of their older colleagues. It has also been speculated that the male dominated culture on building sites often leads to excessive risk taking and a general lack of safety standards enforcement. Common accidents on construction sites include:

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Responsibilities Of Employers To Prevent Construction Site Accidents

Your employer has a duty to ensure that access routes, corridors, stairwells, footpaths, walkways and scaffolding are kept free from obstructions that could cause a worker to fall and injure themselves. Employers must carry out regular risk assessments, and must provide the appropriate safety equipment, training and supervision that will best enable workers to carry out tasks safely. Employers and contractors may be held liable for their failure to recognise a danger, failure to provide the appropriate safety equipment, or a failure to implement a safe system of work that was consistently followed.

Construction Site Accident Compensation

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in compensation claims for injuries caused by accidents on construction and building sites, having successfully represented workers who have been injured in many different ways. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.