HSE enforcement weekly update 20th November 2013
The latest records of enforcement notices issued and prosecutions taken by HSE Construction Division groups during the period 09/09/2013 – 15/09/2013 were added to the HSE register on 20th November 2013.
HSE has also published details of their Construction Sector Priorities for 2013/14 which outlines subjects etc. which are the current focus of attention for HSE Inspectors.
Prosecutions concluded
The HSE Prosecutions Register shows 5 breaches by 4 defendant prosecuted by HSE Construction Groups added to the Register. Click on links below for further details.
- HAND CAUGHT IN BLADES OF SCREED MIXER
- PC FAILED TO PROVIDE KEY INFORMATION ON GAS RISK
- FRAGILE ROOF INJURY TOLL CONTINUES APACE
- CRANE INCIDENT UNCOVERS WIDER SAFETY FAILINGS
Enforcement notices issued
There were 280 construction sector enforcement notices added to Notices Register.
These enforcement notices issued during the major HSE inspection and enforcement initiative targeting the refurbishment sector from 2 to 27 September 2013.
The majority of notices issued concern work at height, welfare, good order, silica dust, and asbestos.
An increasing number of notices concern wider CDM issues including: competence; site management, client compliance and a focus on smaller projects.