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When children are not at school they are always looking for ways to entertain themselves and playing on a building site may seem like a lot of fun. However, incidences of a construction site accident are six times more likely to be fatal than any other field of employment.
Building sites seem appealing to children as they can resemble adventure playgrounds with scaffolding that looks like climbing frames and sheets of plastic that can become make-shift dens. However, although construction sites seem like an exciting place to play, the reality is that they are incredibly dangerous.
If a child was to fall from scaffolding, slip on a roof, or trip on rubble they could sustain a serious personal injury or even be killed.
It is important that children and their parents understand the potential dangers of construction sites and the need to avoid them. Although construction teams are on the look out for children during the day, and they usually secure their sites at nights, parents must make sure they know where their children are.
Instead of trying to play on construction sites, children should be taught about them in positive and entertaining ways. If youngsters are well informed about the threats of building sites they will hopefully think more carefully before setting foot in one unsupervised.
When sites are left after a day's work or for the weekend, workers should, by law, ensure that sites are secure and that all materials are stored away safely. Playing with abandoned building material sometimes seems like a fun choice for children, and precautions should be taken to avoid accidents.
If children and parents are engaged in learning about the dangers which building sites present, more children will be prevented from becoming involved in accidents.
Construction site compensation claim
Have you been involved in a construction site accident? Construction site managers must maintain safety on building sites for their employees by taking the necessary steps to ensure that areas are free of debris and other objects which may affect an employee's safety. Likewise, sites must be secured safely so as to reduce the risk of harm to the general public.
A compensation claim can be awarded for your pain, suffering and loss of earnings if your personal injury has been caused by the negligence of an organisation or other person. If you would like to make a compensation claim, call us now on 0800 10 757 95 and our expert solicitors will talk you through the claims process, or call our mobile friendly number on 0333 240 0871.
Alternatively, fill out an online assessment form with a brief description of your construction site accident and request a call back.
