This inspection initiative is just the most recent clampdown from the HSE, following a number of previous initiatives and enforcement operations that have been carried out this year.
In the last week of June, HSE launched a two-week inspection drive that focused on finding the causes of ill health and disease. Inspectors turned up, unannounced and looked for health and safety breaches such as exposure to noise, vibration, dust and other hazardous substances such as cement, lead paint and dust.
HSE are stepping up their vigilance, particularly in this current busy climate. HSE chief construction inspector, Heather Bryant recently warned that rising workloads within construction had historically led to a rise in the number of injuries and fatalities. She warned that this, along with the current skills gap could escalate the likelihood of bad practice and poor understanding when it comes to health and safety.
Being prepared for an inspection could save you money, protect your reputation and eliminate stress – if you’re found in breach of the rules, there aren’t just fines to pay – Fees for Intervention will cost you and your site could even be shut down.
Why not save yourself the worry?
Our Health & Safety Xpert enables you to input details of the job and watch the software generate applicable guidelines for you to use and implement on site.
If you have EstimatorXpress then there's no inputting required - just export your estimate into the software and it will use the job details to provide the relevant information.
At £699+VAT it's great value - priceless in fact when you consider the repercussions of poor site safety...
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