London refurbishment sites targeted by government

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London refurbishment sites targeted by government Health and Safety Executive (HSE) spot inspections are being caried out in London this week - with refurbishment sites coming under close scrutiny.

The inspections are part of the HSE's Shattered Lives campaign which aims to cut construction site fatalities through safety measures such as ensuring workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.

HSE principle inspector for London Barry Mullen commented: "More can be done and should be done to improve safety standards. We will be checking these standards and taking strong action where appropriate."

In London alone ten construction workers lost their lives onsite in 2006-07, while almost 2,000 other major injuries were reported.

Inspections focus on good site order, checking practices such as safe working at height and the supply of personal protective equipment.

Targeting refurbishment sites is the consequence of a similar series of inspections carried out in the summer of 2007 which assessed 1,300 such sites, according to the HSE website.

Conditions were considered to be poor, prompting a repeat inspection process in February 2008.
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