13 October 2004 - Next Stop for WWT Roadshow 2004 Brighton
The Working Well Together Roadshow (WWT) has,
over the past 7 weeks, taken it’s message of safety advice to construction
workers and their employers throughout the United Kingdom.
The next event will take place today (Wednesday), where managers,
supervisors, site construction staff and College construction students at
the New England Quarter development, formerly Brighton BR goods depot will
be able to draw on the expertise to reduce the risks of accidents and
injuries within the construction industry.
The aim of the roadshow will be to focus on the following key areas:
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tidy sites and decent welfare
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safe working at height
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reducing the risks of workplace transport accidents
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safety in manual handling
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protecting hearing
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avoiding skin problems such as dermatitis, cement burns and skin cancer
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avoiding exposure to asbestos
Future dates for the roadshow are 13th - 15th October, South East and 18th - 22nd October, London.
Sponsors and supporters of the WWT Roadshow 2004 are HSS Hire, Bovis Lend Lease, Makita, Trades Union Congress, CITB Construction Skills, Skanska, Taylor Woodrow, Health and Safety Commission and Health and Safety Executive.
Dave Rothery, HSE's principal inspector, Sussex commented:
"Three construction workers have tragically lost their lives in Sussex in the last year, alongside dozens being injured or suffering health problems.
Each workplace death is one too many, especially as incidents are often caused by foreseeable risks. There is no room for complacency.
The Roadshow aims to prevent injuries and ill health by delivering vital information and advice to construction workers. The support for the Working Well Together Roadshow, is a positive sign that the industry is working together to further improve its health and safety record".
Tony Baker, Health and Safety Consultant for Sussex-based building contractor Adenstar Developments Limited also commented:
"This is an excellent initiative. Reducing the number of workplace deaths is imperative for everyone in the construction industry. With us employing about 100 people at the New England Quarter development, we take health and safety extremely seriously".
Article by Alexandra Johnston
