HSE Construction Site Inspections to focus on Moving & Handling

HSE Construction Site Inspections to focus on Moving & Handling

Construction sites across Great Britain are being targeted as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the ‘Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future’ campaign by the Regulator . Site inspections focusing on moving and handling construction materials will begin on 3 October 2022.  

They will be checking employers and workers: know the risks plan their work are using sensible control measures to protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) An estimated 40,000 construction workers experienced work-related MSDs last year.  

Employers have a legal responsibility to protect their workers from ill health and should involve them in managing the risks to their health, just as they would with safety.  

To help you prepare for the inspections contact OHteam@hawkeshealth.com or Phone us 0800 193 622

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