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"Booming housebuilding, yes; booming infrastructure, yes; but not with the blood of workers in the foundations. "
Keynote Speaker Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State
Department for Work and Pensions (September 2007)
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Construction fatalities rose by 28% in 2006/2007 - the highest rate for five years. 77 people died. |
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New policies and frameworks in 2007/2008 are shaking up health and safety best practice at both board level and onsite. The call to action has indeed been made, but how can we make sure these policies actually protect people rather than wrap the industry in red tape?
To look at the practice behind policy, Construction News is honoured to host our 5th annual “Health & Safety in Construction” event.
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Join our policy debate on the Corporate Manslaughter & Homicide act
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Analyse the effectiveness of CDM regulations in force one year on
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Examine the progress of the Framework for Action six months on
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Get specific safety advice on quick hitch buckets, working from height and underground
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Preview the HSE’s new guidance on Occupational Health Management
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PLUS – Attend our special case study showcase on overcoming cultural challenges
to safer working with speakers from Willmott Dixon, Laing O’Rourke and Costain. |
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