Construction workers across the Borders are being urged to pick up lifesaving advice at a forthcoming event on September 29, 2010.
The free event taking place at Borders Union Showground aims to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities occurring in Scotland each year in the construction industry, as well as the number of people suffering from work-related ill health.
The event offers practical information to employers and those who are self employed on how to deal with some of the most common hazards on small construction sites. (WCxKit)
Figures from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that over the last five years, 49 construction workers were killed and nearly 7,000 were seriously injured in Scotland.
The half-day event is aimed particularly at small to medium sized companies as figures show three quarters of all workers killed or injured on building sites worked for companies employing fewer than 15 people.
Around 150 people are expected to attend on. The event features presentations from industry experts on a variety of hazards including asbestos awareness, working at height, safe trench work and fire safety.
The special training event was organized as part of the Working Well Together initiative – a partnership between HSE and the construction industry – aiming to improve health and safety in the sector.
As well as practical demonstrations and presentations, visitors can pick up one-on-one advice from HSE staff and representatives from the Working Well Together (WWT) Campaign throughout the day.
HSE Principal Inspector Iain Brodie noted, "Accidents on construction sites are often serious and can be fatal − it remains one of the most dangerous industries. It is vital that managers and company owners understand how to reduce risks on their sites. (WCxKit)
This free event will provide essential information and advice that could help save lives, so I urge local construction businesses to attend."
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