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Vehicles both large and small, especially those moving around with heavy loads, can be the source of a construction site accident which could lead to a serious work-related injury.
Compare the size of a land-clearing bulldozer or a concrete mixer lorry with that of a human on the ground and it's amazing that there are not more workplace accidents on building sites.
These huge vehicles have made construction work much quicker and more efficient in developing roads, industrial estates and houses than in the old days, of course, but sometimes safety corners are cut by employers trying to have the job completed even quicker.
In these situations, the most vulnerable workers will be the ones who are directing the vehicles, probably for unloading building materials, often in confined spaces or others who move into the area of operations even if not directly involved.
All commercial vehicles should have lights and loud alarms which sound automatically when reverse gear is engaged and this should help to alert pedestrians who may be in the way, but a worker wearing ear defenders or if a busy construction site is particularly noisy, this may not be enough of a warning.
Although pedestrians in close proximity to vehicles are the most vulnerable to suffering a personal injury, drivers on a work site can also be harmed by accidents. Fork lift trucks and mini diggers can become unbalanced or knocked and roll over.
In such circumstances, drivers can be thrown out of their vehicles or suffer crush injuries.
Another all-too-frequent vehicle accident situation involves the supply of electricity across or to the site. If an overhead cable is touched by a vehicle's projecting arm, a power surge can then return to the cab, electrocuting the driver.
Drivers of diggers have also been known to unintentionally excavate underground cables, again raising the possibility of an electric shock.
Most drivers and other employees should be well aware of the potential harm to members of the public around the access to a building site, especially when moving on and off public roads but there are a number of strategies which can be used to further reduce the risks, including the use of a driver's mate or supervisor to act as a safety signaller.
For example, separate well-lit and signed routes should be devised for pedestrians, on-site vehicles and external lorries, visibility devices such as extra mirrors or video cameras could be fitted, vehicles should be properly checked and serviced, and employees should be trained and made fully aware of safe practices including wearing seat belts.
Employers have a duty to keep their employees as safe as possible and if an accident occurs which is not the fault of the victim, or only partly, then making a compensation claim for justified recompense may be the correct action for the injured person.
Construction site accidents and YouClaim
A construction site accident can have far-reaching consequences for all concerned, especially if it means loss of earnings either temporarily or permanently.
YouClaim has a strong record in achieving accident at work payments for employees and members of the public who have suffered personal injury.
Advice and representation from YouClaim's experienced lawyers is available throughout the UK and you can be assured that your case will be treated in a sympathetic, professional manner.
We also make a guarantee of 100% compensation with our no win, no fee pledge so that no deduction is made for legal fees or charges from your justified claim after a building site accident.
If you, or a loved one want to find out how we can help, why not call us now on 0800 10 757 95 or if it's more convenient to use the internet, fill in a claim form online and we'll contact you about the construction site accident and potential damages which may be due to you.
