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11/09/2003
Safety seminar highlights construction dangers
New figures from the Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (NSENI) have revealed that 47 people have died from construction-related accidents in the province in the last ten years.
The figures were released to coincide with two awareness seminars, one of which begins today, which aim to highlight the danger of carrying out work at heights.
Speaking before today's event at Belfast City Hall, Ken Logan, Head of HSENI’s Construction Group, said: “Falls from heights are the principal cause of fatal and major injury accidents within the construction industry. Consequently, it is essential that everyone involved play an active part in raising safety standards.
"In today’s climate, it is vitally important that construction firms attend these events. The information delivered could lead to the saving of a life or serious injury”.
Other speakers at today's seminar included Donal Rogan, Policy Procedure Manager of Building Control Service, Belfast City Council and Malcolm Downey and Dr Delia Skan of HSENI. Topics covered ranged from health and safety basics to occupational health issues in the construction industry.
The seminars are being held by HSENI in conjunction with Belfast City Council and Derry City Council Building Control Departments.
(MB)
The figures were released to coincide with two awareness seminars, one of which begins today, which aim to highlight the danger of carrying out work at heights.
Speaking before today's event at Belfast City Hall, Ken Logan, Head of HSENI’s Construction Group, said: “Falls from heights are the principal cause of fatal and major injury accidents within the construction industry. Consequently, it is essential that everyone involved play an active part in raising safety standards.
"In today’s climate, it is vitally important that construction firms attend these events. The information delivered could lead to the saving of a life or serious injury”.
Other speakers at today's seminar included Donal Rogan, Policy Procedure Manager of Building Control Service, Belfast City Council and Malcolm Downey and Dr Delia Skan of HSENI. Topics covered ranged from health and safety basics to occupational health issues in the construction industry.
The seminars are being held by HSENI in conjunction with Belfast City Council and Derry City Council Building Control Departments.
(MB)
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