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Can there ever be such a thing as too much health and safety in the building industry? Although there are undoubtedly cases where health and safety red tape has been an impediment in certain occupational settings, the sheer number of hazards and the potential seriousness of construction site accidents means that many people question whether limiting health and safety regulation could ever be a good thing.
For example, construction has one of the highest fatal accident rates of all industries in the UK and there is ample evidence to support the theory that health and safety breaches are the biggest single cause of construction site accidents – so what would be the point in cutting back on health and safety funding and regulation when experience suggests that what is needed is more, not less?
A spokesperson from the union UCATT comments, "The simple fact is that in dangerous industries like construction, there aren't too many regulations. There isn't too high a level of enforcement. There simply isn't enough. Every single day workers are facing unnecessary dangers as basic safety laws are ignored."
One persistent problem in preventing building site injuries and deaths has been the resistance of smaller firms to the implementation of health and safety.
Time and again, personal injury solicitors have to represent the compensation claims of people injured while working on smaller sites.
A spokesperson from the HSE comments, "The majority of deaths continue to be on small construction sites. Big construction companies have shown steady improvements over the last decade, and we want to see smaller firms take a similar lead. This is not about money, it's about mindset - planning jobs properly, thinking before you act and taking basic steps to protect yourself and your friends."
Personal injury solicitors for construction site accident claims
The experienced team of work injury lawyers on YouClaim's panel can help you secure maximum compensation in the event you have suffered injury in a construction site accident that was not your fault.
All work we undertake in this field is charge-free to the client – win or lose, you are protected from all possible costs, fees and disbursements.
Furthermore, we never take a deduction in a won case – our 100% compensation promise.
Whether you have suffered injury in a fall from height, in a forklift accident, as a result of machinery malfunction or in some other circumstance, we can help you take the right steps to secure your rights.
To speak to a legal advisor today, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or our mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871.
