HSE to visit construction sites unannounced
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02 March 2010
Health and safety on building sites is the focus of the latest initiative from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Inspectors from the body are due to visit sites and prevent accidents by identifying any dangerous practices.
Beginning yesterday (March 1st), the scheme will focus in particular on refurbishment and roofing work.
Such sites will be visited on an unannounced basis and inspectors will look at how well health and safety is being implemented.
Chief inspector of construction at the HSE Philip White said: "If we find poor practice that is putting the lives of workers and, in some cases the public, at risk we will take action - this could include closing sites and prosecuting those responsible."
There are too many injuries and deaths resulting from poor practice on sites - particularly small projects - and this should be stopped, he added.
A similar initiative by the body saw inspectors visit construction courses in Salford and warn students of the health and safety hazards involved in the industry.
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Posted by James Hill
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