The compensation racket
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6932) 1 September 2005, 37 (1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Argues that the problems that have been encountered with the miners' health scheme should serve as a warning to the construction industry. The scheme, the largest industrial injury compensation scheme in the world, relates to injuries such as vibration white finger, which are also commonly sustained by construction workers. It has been dogged by a number of scandals, with solicitors and union figures accused of mishandling a large number of claims. With an expected rise in compensation claims in the construction industry, the government must impose tighter controls to prevent similar problems occurring.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Argues that the problems that have been encountered with the miners' health scheme should serve as a warning to the construction industry. The scheme, the largest industrial injury compensation scheme in the world, relates to injuries such as vibration white finger, which are also commonly sustained by construction workers. It has been dogged by a number of scandals, with solicitors and union figures accused of mishandling a large number of claims. With an expected rise in compensation claims in the construction industry, the government must impose tighter controls to prevent similar problems occurring.