Following last weeks news that one in four London construction sites failed safety standards tests, it has been revealed that
construction sites in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk have also failed tests.
In total, seventeen our of seventy one sites inspected failed to meet the minimum legal standards for health and safety. This resulted in eighteen enforcement notices being issued, of which six stated that work activities must be stopped immediately.
The unannounced visits were made to sites where refurbishment or repair work was taking place. They were made to ensure that construction companies are effectively managing high-risk activity, in a drive to improve standards within one of Britain's more dangerous industries.
All sites were checked for good order, welfare facilities were assessed and they also checked personal protective equipment to ensure it met standards and was used appropriately. The purpose of the initiative is to remind those working in the construction industry that poor health and safety standards would not be accepted and could lead to enforcement activity.
During the period of 2011 and 2011, nineteen construction workers were killed whilst at work across the East of England. On top of this, a further 2,141 were seriously injured. This accounts for almost one fifth of all workplace deaths in construction across Britain. There were also more than 2,800 serious injuries working in construction in Britain.
When working on a construction site, it is essential that you understand the minimum health and safety requirements required. This is especially important if you are managing a construction site, as you have the responsibility of so many other workers as well as your own. It isn't just employees you have responsibility for, but anyone who comes into contact with your site. Everyone has the right to go to work and be safe.
There are various courses which can assist with safe working, all of which are available through this website. These include construction specific
health and safety courses, such a
s SMSTS and
SSSTS courses, along with general health and safety courses. These include the
NEBOSH courses as well as
IOSH courses. Each course teaches delegates a basic understanding of health and safety requirements, with construction specific courses also teaching how health and safety principles can be taken onto the construction site.
For these courses and more, including specific job related courses, give us a call at
Easybook Training.