Construction sites are perhaps the most dangerous place to work. Because only fit construction workers can work and because injuries are frequent, accident claims are very common in this sector.

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. With all of these dangers present in the day to day working environment, employers and site managers have the legal duty to provide correct, appropriate and current safety equipment and information. The employer must also provide the prescribed rest breaks so that concentration is not impeded.

In the UK, safety regulations are the responsibility of the Health and Safety Commission. 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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