9 September 2004 - Construction Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) at Colwyn Bay
As part of the national Working Well Together (WWT) programme of Construction Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs), there will be a free one-day event held at Eirias Park Leisure Centre, Colwyn Bay, on 12 October 2004. The SHAD is aimed at smaller construction firms who employ fewer than 15 people, sole traders and the self-employed, who together make up 83% of the industry.
The event has been locally organised by The Federation of Master Builders, Flintshire and Wrexham and Gwynedd Councils, Redrow, Watkins Jones Group and K&C Building Contractors and you can book places, limited to two representatives per company, by calling 02920 577711.
Chantal Nicholls, HSE principal inspector, Carmarthan commented:
"Last year five people died in the construction sector in Wales. This is a terrible waste of life which could be avoided.
On average 75% of all people killed in construction work for companies employing fewer than 15 people. That is why we want small enterprises to take action to improve their health and safety performance. The emphasis of the day is very much about giving practical advice. To show how risks on site can be eliminated, minimised and controlled in a practical, simple, no nonsense way. It is about sharing experiences, best practice and learning from each other. We are keen to provide help for the industry, by the industry".
