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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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Although the majority of construction workers know how to work safely and take precautions against accidents occurring, there are a minority who either have not been taught how to work safely or neglect to adhere to the safety guidelines and consequently cause themselves or other members of staff personal injury.
When working as part of a team, it is vital that workers not only protect themselves from potential injuries, but also make an effort to reduce the risks of other workers becoming involved in an accident.
By law, employers and employees are required to protect themselves and the safety of any others who may be within the vicinity, whether they are fellow workers or members of the public.
The best way to do this is for workers to stay aware of their surroundings, wear the personal protective clothing they have been provided with, and use any equipment they have in the correct way.
Construction workers should never interfere with or misuse any clothing or devices which are designed to protect the safety and welfare of staff.
By communicating with colleagues, warning them of any potential dangers and informing them of any changes which have been made in the workplace, workers will find that they are more likely to make and keep building sites a safe place to work.
Building site rules are established to protect the safety of those who are required to spend time in the area and therefore it is incredibly important that workers do not attempt to break these rules in any way.
Any problems which arise in the workplace should be discussed with the employer or a member of management so the issue can be resolved as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, no matter how carefully a worker may carry out their role, a number of building site accidents occur every year leading many workers to make a compensation claim for their pain, suffering and any loss of earnings.
Here at YouClaim, we are leading experts in helping claimants to receive the maximum amount of compensation possible, and what's more, we don't charge for our services. Regardless of the outcome of your claim, you won't have to pay us a penny at any point.
Find out more about whether you may be entitled to make a claim by calling us on 0800 10 757 95, or filling in our online claim form.
