The construction industry, accidents and stress

The construction industry is, unquestionably, the most dangerous work sector in the UK. This is why work accident compensation solicitors deal with so many cases involving construction workers who have suffered personal injuries in workplace accidents.

However, despite the relatively high risk of a UK construction worker needing to employ the services of an accident compensation solicitor to make a no win, no fee claim for injuries suffered in the workplace, there are advantages to working in the construction industry.

Working outdoors, regularly changing projects, being physically active and working as a team all help to keep stress levels in the industry down.

Annual work accident, work injury and work illness rates
It is true that that the construction industry has higher rates of incidence than the rest of the UK's work sectors for just about every occupational illness.

Construction workers are more likely than other UK workers to employ an accident compensation solicitor to make a no win, no fee claim for dermatitis, mesothelioma, Vibration White Finger (VWF), upper limb disorders, spine and back problems, musculoskeletal disorders and industrial deafness.

Yet it is not all bad news for construction workers. Recently there has been a surge in the numbers of employees from right across the UK workforces who are opting to use work accident compensation solicitors to make no win, no fee claims for stress.

The good news is that only a small number of these compensation claimants are likely to be construction workers, as the construction industry reports much lower levels of occupational stress than other work sectors in the UK.

A recent report presented to the British Psychological Society detailed how, surprisingly, librarians have the most stressful job in Britain.

Other occupational fields whose workers are likely to call in a work accident compensation solicitor to make a no win, no fee claim for stress at work include: IT, medical/care professions, engineering, sales and marketing, education, finance, human resources, operations, production and clerical.

Stress in the construction industry
Although levels of stress amongst construction workers are much lower than those reported across the UK workforce as a whole, stress in the construction workplace can still be a factor to someone using the services of a work accident compensation solicitor.

That it still represents a concern to the industry is reflected in the fact that the Health and Safety Executive recently conducted a postal survey of 1,732 construction workers in the UK, asking them to report on the levels of work-related stress they had experienced.

In news that did not come as a surprise to work accident compensation solicitors in the UK, 5% of workers reported that they were experiencing inappropriate levels of work-related stress.

Approximately 10% of respondents said they found their jobs in the construction industry to cause significant levels of stress.

Those most workers in the construction industry most associated with high levels of stress are administrative staff, management staff, designers and road maintenance staff.

Common causes of stress in the construction industry
According to the HSE, survey participants reported that the following were the most stressful aspects of work within the construction industry:

• Working long and frequent shifts
• Travelling and commuting
• Having considerable responsibility for the safety of others
• Having an inherently dangerous job
• Having a high work load coupled with a short time span

The above factors not only cause stress, but may also sow the seeds for a work accident.

Making a no win, no fee claim for work accident compensation
If you have suffered personal injury or undue stress as a result of the negligence of your employer, you may be able to claim work accident compensation.

Here at YouClaim, we are associated with some of the finest personal injury solicitors in the country.

Over the years they have helped thousands of people claim the compensation they deserve.

Making a claim with us is a no-risk business. As an ethical no win, no fee claim provider, we will never, win or lose, at any stage, charge our customers a penny.

Also, you will never be held liable for the opposing side's legal costs. Win or lose, no fee it's our guarantee.

So why not contact us today so that we can find the right accident compensation solicitor for you?

You can fill out an online claim form, request a call back, discuss your claim live on e-chat or call us now on 0800 10 757 95.