Researchers carried out an in-depth study into the conditions of Britain ’ s workplaces - and discovered a staggering 87 % of construction workers claim their building site to be a health and safety hazard . Almost half of the builders and construction workers ( 48 %) surveyed said they had suffered from an injury at work , with almost a third ( 30 %) having been to hospital due to a work-related illness or injury . The research reveals that the average builder or construction worker has had two accidents at work , with one of those accidents having happened in the last 12 months .

More than a quarter ( 26 %) of those surveyed said that manual handling large , heavy items incorrectly - and without the right equipment to do so - contributed to their injury . Other findings to have emerged from the study regarding their injury onsite include slips and trips ( 19 %), obstructions ( 15 %), working at height ( 11 %) and falling objects ( 9 %) were all cited . Over half ( 54 %) of the builders and construction workers polled have regularly complained to their bosses about the poor safety of the construction site they work at , with a further 27 % saying their foreman did nothing to rectify the situation .

The research was commissioned by the solicitors following the launch of its new interactive injury compensation calculator , which provides builders and construction workers with an estimate of how much compensation they could be entitled to following an accident or injury . According to the research , almost a fifth ( 17 percent ) have sought legal advice after suffering from injury onsite , claiming an average of £ 17,600 . Common ‘ minor ’ workplace injuries often occurring to builders might seem obvious with

33 % saying they had cut themselves enough to warrant medical attention . Strained backs counted for 30 % of injuries , with a quarter ( 25 %) regularly going home with bruises , sprains ( 19 %) or small burns ( 10 %). However , the majority of accidents among the sample were considered ‘ moderate ’ and serious enough to make a claim , with either a broken bone or fracture ( 26 %) as the direct result of their injury . The more ‘ severe ’ accidents that followed an injury at work on a construction site include dislocations

( 8 %) and 4 % said they had lost a limb or body part as a result of their injury . Over one in four ( 26 %) said that the accident that happened on-site was their work ’ s fault while just over a fifth ( 22 %) said they had an accident at work on-site that was their fault . * The research was conducted by Ginger Research in August , 2016 . 1,019 British employees took part in the online survey . 115 employees said they worked within a building or construction site environment .

Robbie Bright on his charity cycle ride in France .

It is with great sadness that HUECK UK has announced the death of its sales director , Robert Bright . Robbie died in an accident in France , during a charity cycle ride that was raising funds for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide , in memory of his beloved son , George . He was part of the senior management and business development team for the UK arm of global supplier of aluminium building systems , HUECK , and an industry veteran with many years ’ experience . His professional leadership and personal friendship will be dearly missed by all those who knew him . The entire team at HUECK both in the UK , as well as Germany , has paid tribute to Robbie Bright . Leon Friend , HUECK UK project director , said : “ Robbie has been pivotal in HUECK ’ s establishment in the UK . He has won , project-managed and successfully delivered some of HUECK ’ s most impressive projects in London and across the UK .

“ He had nearly three decades of experience , and his knowledge , passion and dedication have been truly inspiring for all of us at HUECK since he joined the team , in June 2013 . Aside from a great personality , he was an exceptional business man and had a strong ability to identify and maximise opportunities .” Crispin Jedrzejewski , HUECK UK technical director , commented : “ Robbie was much more than a colleague to me . His personality and friendliness quickly led me to consider him a good friend and confidant – his tragic loss will be acutely felt by all who knew him .” Ralf Schrader from the parent company in Germany said : “ To me , Robbie was both the honest English gentleman and a trustworthy and reliable businessman , as well as a friend . It was my honour and privilege to support him and his family in the charity ride , organised in memory of George . “ To lose him under such tragic circumstances is unthinkable and very saddening . But although we will miss him very

‘ Robbie was much more than a colleague to me . His personality and friendliness quickly led me to consider him a good friend and confidant ’

much , he will always be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to call him a friend .” Adrian Price , area sales manager at HUECK UK , also paid tribute : “ Robbie Bright , this gentleman , exceptional work colleague and most of all one of my closest friends , will be sorely missed by all who knew him . Robbie was one of the nicest people I knew , who truly wore his heart on his sleeve , and gave his all in everything he did . I will miss the support he gave me , and also the conversations we used to have , but most of all I will miss my friend .”