I think I must be one of the lucky ones, as we are treated with respect, the decisions I (we) make are accepted even if it does mean a delay (must be justified). Regarding Health and Safety, that is everyones responsibility, if you see something that contravenes H&S then it is your duty to report it to the local H&S rep. After all it is yours and your collegues welfare that is at stake.
Yes we work outside in the wind and the rain, then again so do many other people with less interesting and probably less paid jobs.
It could be worse you could be doing your 5th mot of the day or fitting the umpteenth tyre at kwikfit.
Sometimes you have to majke sacrafices to get ahead or do what you want, so rather than moaning about do something about it, it's your life!