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Health and safety risks that may lead to construction accidents have been covered, since 2007, by a voluntary code in the UK, but it has been suggested that this is not sufficient in some quarters.
One powerful voice calling for a statutory code is UCATT, the construction union, which believes that the voluntary code does not protect workers from building site injury. A 2008 survey from the Health and Safety Executive lent weight to their argument, when it revealed that only 33 percent of construction companies were "aware" of the code's existence - and did not reveal how many of those who said they were aware of the code had actually implemented it.
The head of the union said, "Once again it has been shown that construction companies have complete contempt for the voluntary code. This is not arguing over bits of papers. The introduction of statutory directors' duties would help to make industries like construction safer almost overnight.
"It is very difficult to retain faith in an organisation that continually distorts vital information. I urge the HSE to start telling the truth. Accept the voluntary code hasn't worked, doesn't work and will never work and join with the union movement in campaigning for the introduction of statutory director's duties."
A statutory code, according to the union, would ensure that a firm's directors would establish a clear line of responsibility that could be followed in the case of a serious building site accident. If a clear breach of health and safety duties was shown in those cases, it would then be possible to prosecute that director. It is, perhaps, unsurprising that construction firms appear to be less than keen on such a code.
Construction accident cases and compensation solicitors
If you have suffered personal injury in an accident, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim against an employer on the grounds of negligence in their duty of care toward you. An employer who can be shown to have failed to train you appropriately or to provide sufficient injury prevention measures may have little defence against such a claim.
Our work accident advisors are able to discuss the chances of your case succeeding, for free, and in plain English. Furthermore, if you decide to go ahead with a compensation claim, they are able to provide you with a no win, no fee solicitor whose services will also be free to you, and who will guarantee you 100 percent compensation in a won case.
You can rely on receiving high-quality representation with YouClaim, as all of our personal injury lawyers are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. To find out how a construction accident specialist could help you, simply complete our online claim form, chat to us online, or call 0800 10 757 95, and we'll help you explore your options.
