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HSE ENFORCEMENT WEEKLY UPDATE 5th MARCH 2014
Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis
The latest records of enforcement notices issued and prosecutions taken by HSE Construction Division groups during the period 23/12/2013 – 29/12/2013 were added to the HSE register on 5th March 2014.
HSE has also published details of their Construction Sector Priorities for 2013/14 which outlines subjects etc. which are the current focus of attention for HSE Inspectors.
Prosecutions concluded
The HSE Prosecution Register shows Nil breaches by Nil defendants prosecuted by HSE Construction Groups added to the Register.
This period covers the festive season
Enforcement notices issued
There were 2 construction sector enforcement notices added to Notices Register.
The majority of notices issued concern work at height, welfare, good order, silica dust, and asbestos.
An increasing number of notices concern wider CDM issues including: competence; site management, client compliance and a focus on smaller projects.
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