Ad
Thursday, July 10, 2025
30.3 C
London

The Voice of Scaffolding Since 2008  |  U.K. Edition

HSE launches month-long national safety clampdown

- Advertisement -

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have today released details of a month-long safety clampdown on construction sites across the United Kingdom.

The purge on construction sites is aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. The HSE will visit sites where refurbishment or repair works are taking place.

Health and Safety inspectors will make unannounced visits to sites between 18 February and 15 March. The visits are to ensure firms are managing high-risk activity, such as working at height.

Also on the lists of checks the HSE will be making is general good order, assess welfare facilities and check whether suitable PPE such as head protection, is being used appropriately.

Philip White, HSE Chief Inspector of Construction, said:

“Death and injury continue to result from avoidable incidents and it is largely those engaged in refurbishment and repair work who are failing to step up to the mark. Poor management of risks and a lack of awareness of responsibilities is unacceptable.

“In many cases simple changes to working practices can make all the difference, and can even save lives. Therefore if we find evidence that workers are being unnecessarily put at risk we will take strong action.

“We are determined to drive the message home that site safety and worker welfare cannot be compromised.”

- Advertisement -

Popular this week >

Palmers Scaffolding Hits One Million Hours Without a Lost Time Incident

The milestone has been hailed as a major safety...

Enigma Expands in Aberdeen with Major Investment in New Premises

National scaffolding and industrial services provider Enigma Industrial Services...

South Molton Scaffolding Delivers Complex Temporary Roof Project

South Molton Scaffolding Ltd has successfully completed a technically...

PERI Showcases Rail Access Innovation at Rail Live UK

Scaffolding and formwork expert PERI has showcased its latest...

Scaffolder wins record-breaking £11.5m jackpot from £1.50 bet

A scaffolder from Norfolk has become one of the...
- Advertisements -

Related Articles >

Scaffolding Company Hit with £30,000 Fine Over Safety Lapses

A Merseyside scaffolding company has been fined £30,800 after an investigation found workers had been using an unsafe scaffold at a construction site in Merseyside. A.I.M Access Solutions Ltd, based in Kirkby, was prosecuted...

Latest Topics

ScaffFloat Delivers Floating Scaffold Platform for Safer Pier Work in Teesside

ScaffFloat has deployed an innovative floating platform in Teesside...

No Falls Foundation Renews Call to Tackle Falls from Height

The No Falls Foundation has renewed its call for...

How RNDV Won ScaffChamp 2025 – And What It Means for the Industry

After a standout performance in Vilnius, RNDV speaks with...

Enigma Expands in Aberdeen with Major Investment in New Premises

National scaffolding and industrial services provider Enigma Industrial Services...
- Advertisement -

Popular Categories