Budgets Before Safety Concern

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Recent reports suggest that new build projects and refurbishment proposals are facing more strident budget cutting due to the recession; having a detrimental impact on site-safety.

The report, prepared by Mactavish, suggests that; "Drastic reduction in health and safety budgets and rise in site managers' responsibilities could increase [the] number of injuries."

However, these claims have been refuted by various industry bodies, suggesting that it is not purely about budgets. An attitude to commit to best practice and industry standards is the key factor.

With greater visibility and punishment of non-compliant operators, recession or no, it is still crucial to all involved with the built environment to adhere to health and safety legislation and apply compliant policies and procedures to protect all stakeholders.

Latest Health and Safety News:

Essex Hospital: Legionnaires' Disease

Two patients are undergoing treatment after contracting Legionnaires' disease at the Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst programmes are in place to manage the risk, Alan Whittle, Chief Executive for the Hospital stated that, "experts agree that Legionnella bacteria is a common risk in large buildings with an extensive plumbing system."

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Waste Materials Paralyse Worker

Three organisations have been fined following their combined failures resulted in the paralysis of a worker. He was struck by waste materials suspended above a walkway. The group of companies, including Shell UK Oil Products and Dalprop, were fined £283,000 and faced costs of £43,500.

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Family Jailed Following Fireworks Deaths

Following a huge blast at a family run fireworks factory in East Sussex, at which two fire fighters were killed, the owners were jailed for a combined term of 12 years after being labelled "grossly negligent." The blast in 2006 caused further injuries to over 20 people and incurred an initial fine of £30,000.

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