Construction Safety

With the construction industry under increasing pressure from the authorities and a growing burden of legislation companies need to be able to react and adapted to the changing scene.

The number of fatalities and major injuries has fluctuated in recent years and many believe they have reached a plateaux however the industry is still killing one person every two weeks.

Recent government campaigns have highlighted several targeted areas for improvement such as working at height, traffic movements, manual handling and lifting operations. Changes in the Asbestos regulations have also forced more clients to think about the growing emphasis on competence and various schemes like CSCS skills cards and other trade linked skills indicators are improving site based knowledge .

The culture of "blame an claim" is also well established and whole new sector has grown out of the "no win, no fee" approach and with increased awareness among employees it is essential that companies understand the need to reduce instances of incident and accident.

We offer a range of services to assist the construction industry including direct support with safety documentation, training at all levels and practical guidance through site monitoring, investigation and inspection. Our site inspection services can form an important part of your overall safety management system and the benefits of a well-trained, competent workforce cannot be overstated. If you need support with Sub-contract procurement or dealing with enforcing authorities we can help.

For assistance in completing your construction health and safety issues contact us today by telephoning 01544 328434 or by visiting our contact page to email us your enquiry.