Construction is one of the UK's most dangerous industries to work in, and company owners and managers can get invaluable advice from those working in the industry at a free safety event to be held in Anglesey next month.
The North Wales Working Well Together (WWT) group, which includes the Health and Safety Executive, will be providing practical demonstrations as well as presentations on some of the main safety issues facing construction firms.
Issues will include work at height, risk assessments and manslaughter. The event also coincides with the launch of the next phase of an HSE campaign aimed at raising awareness amongst tradespeople of the dangers of asbestos, and there will be a practical demonstration related to asbestos management at the event.
HSE Construction Inspector Debbie John said: "Earlier this year, HSE carried out spot checks on sites where refurbishment was being carried out, and the main issue identified was failure to manage the risks from working at height. There were also numerous other risks, including asbestos, that should have been accounted for in proper risk assessments.
"This event is intended to help builders get it right from the start. Many of those who attend events like this actually find that getting it right is surprisingly simple."
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Issued on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive by COI News and PR Wales.
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