Often what seem like relatively small and minor injuries cause extreme pain, suffering and hardship.

The real risk posed by sharp objects, no matter the size, ought to be taken seriously by construction employers.

In terms of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 employers have a duty to make sure no timber or other material with a protruding nail or similar sharp object is used by employees if the nail or sharp object is a source of danger.

If material with a protruding nail or similar sharp object is found, employers must ensure it is the object is not allowed to remain in place and pose risk to employees.

What seemed like a small insignificant scratch caused to one of our clients turned into a life threatening case of blood posioning, which had devastating consequences for him financially and physically.

Had the employers in this case complied with their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 the accident and the consequences for this client could have been avoided.

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