Health and Safety Executive

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games:
HSE's role in making it happen

Learning legacy - Lessons learned from the London 2012 games construction project

The coalition government has made a commitment "to ensure a safe and successful Games and... to deliver a genuine and lasting legacy". HSE has worked closely with dutyholders on the London 2012 project, which has an exemplary safety record to date, and is part of a team working to carry through this high performance right through to the Games.

More about HSE's role in London 2012

'Big build'

Aerial photo of the Olympic Park

One of the largest construction projects in Europe.

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Getting ready

Olympic Velodrome

Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track.

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Games time

Person holding a stopwatch on an athletics track

Ensuring that risks are managed and a safe and secure Games is enjoyed by all.

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Latest news

Britain's safety watchdog is challenging the construction industry to learn from the London 2012 construction project and improve the safety record of one of the most dangerous occupations in Britain.

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