Built-in safety

13 September 2012
Many of the accidents that occur each year in the construction sector could be prevented, according to the HSE

Construction work is dangerous. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), every year about 70 people die from injuries in construction, with many more injured.

Causes of fatal accidents include falling through fragile roofs or from heights, being struck by machinery or falling loads, or being crushed by collapsing structures. An incident in March in...

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