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19/12/2008
HSE "disappointed" with construction sites |
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Random spot checks have found "significant" breaches of health and safety legislation on construction sites in Cheshire, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced.
The checks were made as part of a programme to target poor performing sectors in the construction industry, including the area of refurbishment which accounts for 60 per cent of all accidents but only 40 per cent of all activity.
Of the 14 premises that were visited, ten enforcement notices were issued along with five prohibition notices that required work to stop straight away.
HSE inspector Catherine Willars said some site managers had "reasonable health and safety awareness" and were performing in difficult circumstances, while others were "struggling".
"Persons in charge of construction activities need training and the competence to do so," she added.
Official figures from the HSE have revealed that the construction sector was responsible for more fatal injuries than any other industry in the UK, with 72 workmen killed last year.
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