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Health & Safety

'Keep Out' warning sign

Construction sites are very dangerous for children. We have a great deal of machinery and equipment on site which has the potential to cause serious accidents.

Our employees have to wear protective clothing by law and have safety training. For an unprotected child, the site can be a minefield of potentially lethal situations.

We would ask parents to keep a close eye on their children while they are not at school, and to be aware of what they might be up to if they are out on their own. Children will always be attracted to off limits areas, but often they are not aware of the serious danger they are putting themselves in if they enter construction sites. Please make your children understand that the Walton-le-Dale site area is not a playground.

INJURIES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AS REPORTED TO HSE[1] AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PeriodKilledSeriously Injured
1996/7 3 405
1997/8 6 339
1998/9 3 378
1999/2000 7 401
Total191523

Source: HSE Key Facts - Injuries in the Construction Industry, 1996/97 to 1999/00 (provisional)

References

[1] HSE

Health and Safety Executive. The role of HSE is to ensure that risks to health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.

Visit the HSE Website (external link)

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