Construction sites in South Cheshire are being put under the spotlight as part of an initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be visiting sites in the borough where refurbishment or repair work is being carried out.
In 2010/11, two workers were killed working in construction in Cheshire and there were 48 serious injuries reported.
Safety checks are part of a month-long drive across the UK to improve standards in one of the country’s most dangerous industries.
Inspectors will focus on high-risk activity including working at height and ‘good order’, such as ensuring sites are clean and tidy with clear access routes.
Inspectors will focus on high-risk activity including working at height and ‘good order’, such as ensuring sites are clean and tidy with clear access routes and appropriate safety signage and barriers in place. You can get more details from this site with regard to barrier options and accident prevention.
Attention will also be paid to structural stability, fire safety issues and asbestos.
Neil Jamieson, HSE’s principal inspector for construction in Cheshire, said: “The refurbishment sector continues to be the most risky for construction workers, but small changes to working practices can make all the difference.
“Poor management of risks in this industry is unacceptable, and even the smallest of firms should have a culture which allows workers to raise issues without fear of reprisal.
“As we have demonstrated in the past, we will take strong action if we find evidence workers are being unnecessarily put at risk.”
For more information visit www.hse.gov.uk/construction
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