One very dangerous workplace is the construction site. Because the risk of injury is great and because construction employees cannot work if they aren’t fit, accident claims aren’t unusual.

Some of the many dangers posed by working on construction sites include, physical strain from the work, exposure to dangerous materials including asbestos, heavy machinery and working at height. Employers and site managers have the responsibility to give employees appropriate, correct and current safety advice and equipment. Employers must also ensure that employees take regular breaks to ensure they can concentrate.

The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for safety regulations in Britain. This commission works with the Construction (Design & Management) regulations 2007 to ensure that risks are minimal in the construction workplace and to reduce the risk of accidents.

If it can be proven that an employer has failed to follow health and safety regulations or didn’t do all that was practicable to safeguard employees then workers who are injured may be entitled to make an accident claim. In the event of injury, the victim should gather together as much evidence as possible including the names and addresses of witnesses. The reason for the importance of witnesses is that construction sites are constantly changing and it might be that the cause of the injury is removed or changed as building continues.

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