HSE to investigate construction sites in West Midlands

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HSE to investigate construction sites in West Midlands Construction sites in the West Midlands are set to be investigated by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors in a bid to reduce workplace accidents.

The inspections form part of a broad initiative to raise awareness of construction site risks and prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths.

Throughout this month, HSE Inspectors will make unannounced visits to construction sites in the area, focusing particularly on the dangers associated with refurbishment and roofing work.

In 2009, inspectors visited 1,759 sites and 2,145 contractors across the country, issuing more than 270 prohibition notices to halt dangerous work.

Mike Ford, HSE construction inspector for the West Midlands, described building sites as "inherently dangerous places".

"Despite this, we still see too many examples every year of companies and workers taking risks or flouting the rules to either save time or costs," he said.

The HSE, meanwhile, recently announced that it is to launch an initiative to help stop dangerous practices across building sites in London.

The construction industry experiences a disproportionately high amount of accidents each year and, therefore, employees are encouraged to use the appropriate safety workwear.ADNFCR-1200-ID-19654396-ADNFCR

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