Unannounced site visits from the HSE
The HSE have announced that from the 14th February 2011 they will be commencing a three month campaign of unannounced visits focusing on working at height, asbestos exposure and site order.
They are looking to target refurbishment projects in particular as statistics have shown that this area is lagging behind others in making improvements to reduce the number of accidents.
This is a positive approach by the HSE and can only be a good thing for the industry, over the last 3 months we have had 2 visits to my present contract in the Nuneaton area.
On both occasions there were 2 inspectors who again on both occasions were very satisfied that the safety standard being observed were above recognised standards.
The local inspectorate are infact to use the site as a showcase for relatively inexperienced inspectors to have the chance to understand how even with difficult sites a good standard can be maintained.
So watch out, welcome them onto your sites and above all stay safe.
David