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03/10/2011
Extra Resource 'Helps' With Health And Safety
A new resource pack has been released in a bid to help the construction industry better manage their health and safety responsibilities.
The package launched by the The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is aimed at smaller contractors working in the construction industry.
As one of the highest risk sectors in Northern Ireland the construction industry has saw 40 deaths in the past 10 years.
It is understood that many 'smaller' contractors struggle to implement effective health and safety systems and procedures that will keep their workers safe and comply with their legal responsibilities.
Recognising this, Health and Safety Works NI(HSWNI) and the HSENI's small business advisory service, developed the new resource pack to be a practical working document.
George Lucas, HSENI Chairman said: "The resource gives practical advice and guidance in a very clear and concise way and lays the foundations to develop robust health and safety management systems".
"From my experience of working with the construction industry it became clear that it needed guidance across a range of issues, from writing a health and safety policy, through carrying out risk assessments and preparing method statements, to putting together a health and safety plan, added The service's senior advisor David Lowe.
The pack will form part of a package of assistance provided by HSWNI during one to one advisory visits with construction employers.
HSWNI offers essential health and safety information; advice and guidance through workshops and presentations.
Meanwhile Mark Ward of S C Developments, said: "Having already made use of HSWNI’s advisory service this new pack is a welcome addition to their service and gives us straightforward advice on the steps we need to take to keep our employees safe".
(LB/BMcC)
The package launched by the The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is aimed at smaller contractors working in the construction industry.
As one of the highest risk sectors in Northern Ireland the construction industry has saw 40 deaths in the past 10 years.
It is understood that many 'smaller' contractors struggle to implement effective health and safety systems and procedures that will keep their workers safe and comply with their legal responsibilities.
Recognising this, Health and Safety Works NI(HSWNI) and the HSENI's small business advisory service, developed the new resource pack to be a practical working document.
George Lucas, HSENI Chairman said: "The resource gives practical advice and guidance in a very clear and concise way and lays the foundations to develop robust health and safety management systems".
"From my experience of working with the construction industry it became clear that it needed guidance across a range of issues, from writing a health and safety policy, through carrying out risk assessments and preparing method statements, to putting together a health and safety plan, added The service's senior advisor David Lowe.
The pack will form part of a package of assistance provided by HSWNI during one to one advisory visits with construction employers.
HSWNI offers essential health and safety information; advice and guidance through workshops and presentations.
Meanwhile Mark Ward of S C Developments, said: "Having already made use of HSWNI’s advisory service this new pack is a welcome addition to their service and gives us straightforward advice on the steps we need to take to keep our employees safe".
(LB/BMcC)
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