LESSONS LEARNT
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ALERTS

On Thursday 7th September 2023 an individual working adjacent to a site was seriously injured whilst carrying out some ground maintenance.

To highlight the importance of a tidy work area through setting and maintaining good levels of housekeeping throughout construction projects.

Unsafe use of Plant, Equipment and Machinery could potentially lead to serious injury or even a fatality if the operatives are not fully competent.

Risk of Infection - The need to obtain first aid/ or professional medical assistance.

The vehicle being driven by the loss adjuster (with blade expert as front passenger) from main land Europe collided almost head on with a lorry on the public highway.

Health, Safety and Environmental Alert - Two construction workers have died whilst working at large power sites in the last 6 months .

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduce new duties under the Fire Safety Order for building owners or managers (responsible persons).

National Stress Awareness Day tackles the effects and stigma of stress in the workplace.

A Mobile Plant Technician was due to conduct routine maintenance work on a Straddle Carrier, simultaneously, the glass floor of the cabin was being replaced due to previous damage.

Health, Safety and Environmental Alert - On Friday 14th October 2022, a fatal incident occurred on a wind farm in Europe. Unfortunatley a contractor was fataly injured during lifting operations using the turbines internal crain chain hoist assembly.

Health, Safety and Environmental Alert - There is currently an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in certain areas of the UK and Ireland. In the last month, there has been a significant increase with up to 27 reported cases reported.

Health, Safety and Environmental Alert - During a recent audit at a client site, an external auditor noticed grease guns lying in a holding tray.