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HSE to carry out "ad hoc" inspections on building
sites to improve safety - 18th July 2007
Safety statistics for
2006 reveal that 40% of all
deaths on construction sites
were caused by falling from
height.
In one region alone there
were 13 such deaths in the last
5 years which is considered to
be an unacceptable level by the
HSE. In a bid to reduce the
numbers of people
injured at work, the HSE are
to conduct a series of targeted
inspections in key areas around
the UK.
The aim is to provide advice
and to identify sites that may
be failing to adequately manage
the risks involved with the
industry. Precautions must be
taken at low and higher heights
to ensure that staff safety is
at an optimum. Simple things
such as marking out clear
walkways and not working under
manned scaffolding can help to
reduce the risk of
industrial injury. equipment
and safety gear must be
available to all who need it and
same must be kept in good order.
HSE
Statistics 2006
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