What the law says Around 2.2 million people work in Britain's construction industry,
making it the country's biggest industry. In the last 25 years, over
2,700 people have died from injuries they received through working in
the construction industry. As a result this makes construction one of
the most dangerous industries in the UK. Companies in the construction industry can easily fail if they don't
protect their reputation, comply with health and safety laws and stay
ahead of the competition. One accident can be enough to damage a company's reputation irreparably. Here is what Shieldyourself established for a building maintenance company to eradicate any such possibility: The Shieldyourself approach Case study: Building Maintenance Company Number of Sites: 1 - Health and Safety method statement drafted
- Health
and Safety Risk Assessment conducted at site and construction industry
specific risk assessments drafted. These included Risk Assessments for:
Cement & Sandbag handling
Lock Changing
Knives, Saws, Chisels and Sharps
Electrical Equipment
Slips Trips and Falls |