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Children are naturally curious and adventurous, and we would not want it any other way. It is in our childhoods though that we may be tempted to take risks that we would never take as adults. Playing on a construction site is one such dangerous activity; not only does it risk accident injury, it is also possible that it may be contaminated with asbestos and carry some level of mesothelioma risk.
Although undisturbed asbestos should carry a minimal threat, it is in construction sites, particularly those that are the centre of reclamation or renovation work, that the fibre may be disturbed and present a significant health and safety risk.
Naturally, it is not only the responsibility of children and their parents to ensure that sites do not become used as playgrounds; contractors and building site managers also owe the public a duty to ensure that contaminated sites are both inaccessible and unappealing to children and that all hazardous materials are secured and safeguarded.
In 2009 the UK was reminded of the need for this health and safety vigilance after children were seen removing protective suits from a skip on a building site in Cornwall.
Police were informed of this and felt sufficiently concerned by the mesothelioma danger to issue a public warning. "We are not looking into this matter for any criminal offences, but we want to ensure the safety of the children. As the school holidays have begun it is also a good time to remind parents and children that building sites are not suitable areas for youngsters to play and pose a number of dangers," said a police spokesperson.
Securing asbestos compensation with cost free solicitors
The majority of asbestos-related illnesses are caused by exposure that is traceable to the negligence of another party, usually an employer.
In such cases it is possible for those affected to commence claims for compensation for losses caused by the illness, including physical pain, lost earnings and medical expenses.
If you or a close family member suffers from mesothelioma and may have grounds for securing these damages, our advisors can help you establish whether it would be in your interests to proceed with a claim.
Our industrial illness claims model ensures that this type of claim is always cost free to the client. Win or lose, there are never any charges, from either us or the opponent.
Whether you wish to make a claim for the pleural or the peritoneal form of the condition, we will strive to receive you receive just settlement, without any cut ever being taken.
To find out more about how our specialist solicitors can help you, please call us on 0800 10 757 95, chat online or complete a claim form so that one of our advisors will get in touch.
