Feb 21 2007
Cumbrian construction firms will be given free advice at a Working Well Together health and safety event held at Carlisle United FC on Thursday 22 March 2007.
The event is one of a series of free partnership events designed to raise awareness of key health and safety issues in the industry and also giving advice on how to avoid risks on building sites.
"The event is a must for anyone running a small building, construction or contracting company or if you are self employed," says HSE Construction Inspector Dave Charnock.
"It will focus specifically on construction as one of the worst industries for incidents in the UK.
"The day is designed to make all those working in construction take health and safety matters more seriously. An alarming number of incidents take place in this industry, many of which could be avoided with a few sensible precautions.
"We will giving short talks on some of the most common problems in occupational health and work at height, including hand arm vibration; noise; manual handling; welfare issues; scaffolding; and ladders and steps.
"All these lead to serious but preventable accidents and injuries. A morning spent with us could prove very valuable to your long-term health and safety and that of your workers."