HSE Reports on Construction Industry's Health & Safety Performance

摘要

On 8 January, Kevin Myers, Health and Safety Executive (HSE)'s Chief Inspector of Construction, presented his second report on health and safety performance in the construction industry to Nick Brown, Minister responsible for health and safety at the Department for Work and Pensions. The report covers the period from December 2001 to November 2002, focusing on the industry's progress in implementing the Action Plans agreed at the Construction Summit in 2001 and also providing a broader perspective on health and safety performance. Kevin Myers said: "There is evidence of real progress in delivering the action plans. The drive towards a fully qualified workforce is producing some real changes - as well as challenges. On major projects, we are beginning to see benefits that challenge the perception that a highly mobile workforce cannot be readily trained and competent in health and safety.