HSE REFURBISHMENT INSPECTION INITIATIVE ON THE WAY

Inspectors to focus on unsafe refurb projects during coming months

HSE Construction inspectors will be undertaking a further intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2012. These inspections focus on the refurbishment/building site risks including working at height safely, good order on site, and the risks associated with the removal of asbestos. HSE point out that:

  • falls from height remain one of the most common causes of fatalities and major injuries in construction industry with more than five incidents every day; and
  • 54% of the workers who have died in construction in recent years were carrying out refurbishment, repair and maintenance work.

HSE will focus on poor practice in the following subjects and projects: Working at height, Good order, Site organisation, Smaller builders, Asbestos

This article was posted on 31st January 2012 in ALL LATEST NEWS, REGULATION, WELFARE, WORK AT HEIGHT.
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