To help firms operate in line with the latest industry regulations, building software specialist firm HBXL has updated and released the latest version of its award-winning Health & Safety Xpert software which helps builders keep on top of all things related to health and safety.
With 39 fatal injuries to workers in the construction sector alone in 2012 / 2013 the need to comply with the latest regulations to make sure that building sites are safe from the outset is of paramount concern with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), especially as the sector recovers from the recession.
Adding to its comprehensive library of forms and paperwork, the latest version of this award-winning software, version 5, includes substantial changes to assessments relating to the tighter control of substances hazardous to health, 63 amended risk assessments along with nine new ones covering additional areas of scaffold cranes, piling operations, plant maintenance, wood and stone working machines along and migrant workers.
Developed in partnership with leading health and safety professionals, Health & Safety Xpert has encouraged a more active approach to health and safety for thousands of builders across the country.
It saves builders huge amounts of time, quickly guiding them through the crucial paper work that’s required under current UK law, including the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations.
HBXL Sales & Marketing Director Joanna Mulgrew said the latest version of the software is ideal to ensure safety on site as building firms take advantage of the upturn.
She said: “Anyone working on any building site should look out for hazards and take time to control the risks as best they can. Health & Safety Xpert goes a long way to help manage such risks and reduce the number of accidents.
“There is virtually no typing required saving huge amounts of time that would otherwise be spent sorting out the paperwork.
“It a sobering thought when you look at the figures and rams home the need to have covered all eventualities. Over half the fatal injuries to workers were either a fall from height, contact with moving machinery or being struck by a vehicle.
“Falls, slips and trips combined made up more than half of all reported major injuries and almost a third of over seven day injuries to employees.
“With the construction industry booming, effective and up-to-date health and safety processes are more important than ever. The boom in residential and commercial building has brought thousands of inexperienced workers on to building sites not just in London but across the country.
“Recent reports have highlighted the heightened risks which come when companies are bringing in inexperienced workers in order to tackle increasing workloads.
“Small firms often forgo the paperwork because it take a lot of time, but with around 70% of fatalities occurring on small sites, it's risky for business as well as the workers.
“Our software ensures builders large and small comply with all required regulations. And given the increasing numbers of foreign workers on site the last subject will be of particular interest to building firms in many areas.
“I continue to urge builders and contractors to make the most of software packages like Health & Safety Xpert. It enables builders to keep pace with ever stricter compliance requirements and it’s infinitely cheaper than a fine and more importantly helps prevent those working on site getting injured.”
For further information on Health & Safety Xpert or any HBXL product please call T: 0845 1234 065 or visit the web site www.hbxl.co.uk
