|For more information on Construction click here for the
relevant chapter of the TUC guide to health and safety "Hazards
at Work| Construction is one of Britain's biggest industries and
one of its most dangerous. In the last 25 years, 2,800 people
have been killed on construction sites or as a result of
construction activities. Many more have been injured or made
ill. Each year it tops the work fatalities list, accounting for
over a quarter of all workplace deaths. Annually, as many as
4,000 building workers may die from industrial disease and
thousands are injured as a result of construction work. Hazards
faced by construction workers include: Asbestos; musculo-
skeletal disorders; falls; slips and tips; noise. Diseases they
face include: Dermatitis; asthma, and emphysema. Often work is
sub-contracted, causing uncertainty as to who is responsible for
safety. New legislation now insists that everyone has duties and
responsibilities regarding health and safety, from the worker to
each contractor, to the archite