09/08/2010
HSE Reminder - Safety on Sites
Tradesman who work on site and have children; a reminder to spread the safety message – HSE reminds children and parents of the dangers of playing on/in building sites.
The HSE is encouraging parents to warn their children of the dangers of playing on/in building sites particularly during the summer holidays.
1 child died and 25 others have been injured during 2008/9, according to the HSE.
Companies are also reminded of the need to properly secure sites, with good fencing and regular checks being undertaken to ensure the provisions remain in place and fit for purpose.
• A reminder to all tradesman with regards to ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials) – The HSE successfully prosecutes a Pontypool building firm for removal of Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) by non-licensed contractors.
The AIB was used on the inside surface of a boiler compartment, with the door being removed to allow access to the boiler which was being replaced. A licensed contractor working in the vicinity of the works noticed the compartment door outside the property. The contractor approached the men and advised that asbestos was present.
The men were later instructed by a senior manager to cover the inside walls of the compartment with plasterboard.
Caerphilly Magistrates Court fined Ron Couch Building Contractors Ltd £2500 and £1250 costs.
Protect yourself and your customers by ensuring that asbestos isn’t disturbed where present and when work is carried out that involves asbestos, only use licensed asbestos contractors; a list of which can be found on the HSE website at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos follow the links for asbestos licensing
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