HSE Leeds Construction Team announce their "Top Twenty" of Fee for Intervention Enforcement Actions

We have received a "Top Twenty" list of HSE enforcement actions that make interesting reading from a training viewpoint. How many of the twenty would have been prevented by training the workforce, supervisors or managers?

Here is the list:-

1. Poor management of temporary works (Temporary Works Course)
2. No asbestos survey (Asbestos Awareness)
3. No asbestos awareness training (Asbestos Awareness)
4. Inadequate/non existent welfare (Demolition Awareness)
5. Plant maintenance (Demolition Awareness/CPCS)
6. Inadequate Fire Provision/inadequate Fire Risk Assessment (Fire Marshall)
7. Working at Height with no rescue plan (Work at Height)
8. Electricity service live (Demolition Awareness)
9. Site unsecured (Demolition Awareness)
10. All round visibility on plant (Demolition Awareness/CPCS)
11. Safety pins missing in quick hitches (Quick hitch)
12. Removing asbestos cement without training (CAT B Asbestos)
13. Lack of public protection (Demolition Awareness)
14. No fire risk assessment (Fire Marshall)
15. Inadequate hot works procedures (Hot works)
16. Poor PRE (Face fitting of masks)
17. Inadequate risk assessment for HAV (Demolition Awareness)
18. Failure to prevent danger from unplanned structural collapse (Temporary Works)
19. Poor manual handling risk assessment (Manual Handling)
20. Insufficient controls on use of abrasive wheels (Abrasive Wheels)

Don't find yourselves "in the charts," why not book a course now and make sure that FFI does not catch you out. Enquire for dates and prices by emailing stuart@demolishdismantle.co.uk

When 'Banter' Just Isn't Funny....

A recent survey by CITB and Construction News has highlighted the fact that the majority of construction industry staff hear sexist, racist, and homophobic language of a regular basis. As more than half of those surveyed described this as 'just banter,' CITB have recognised that the industry has serious challenges to overcome if Equal opportunity and Diversity issues are to be taken seriously within the workplace.

This type of language is insulting, patronising, and serves to exclude some members of our workforce, and potential employees. As employers, we all have a legal and moral duty to ensure that our employees are treated fairly and with respect and are protected against this type of discrimination.

C&D believe raising awareness of these issues, and helping staff to appreciate the value that difference brings to a work environment is one way to tackle this.

Our Equal Opportunity and Diversity Awareness courses do just that. The courses help employees to explore the individual nature of the workforce and they encourage participants to explore and examine their own stereotypical views. This course material encourages individuals to move towards creating inclusive working environments, thus challenging prejudices.

These one day courses can be individually tailored to suit your company requirements. For more information, contact jill@demolishdismantle.co.uk