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#1 Posted : 08 July 2009 12:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By Swis
Some extracts;

“It is a disgrace that we have such a low level of reporting serious accidents, let alone near-misses, and is indicative, not just of ignorance and commercial factors for both the worker and the company, but of society’s attitudes to workers’ injuries”

“construction companies should hold the names and contact numbers and addresses of close family members in the event of accidents.”


Full report;

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/pu...-accidents-inquiry.shtml
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#2 Posted : 08 July 2009 12:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Swis

Some more extracts;

“The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card system is an important development in the industry”

“I recommend extending the Building Regulations so that health and safety processes should be included when considering building control applications or building warrants.”

“The text in this document (excluding the Royal Arms and other departmental or agency logos) may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium providing it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context.”
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