Majors set site health priorities

The Major Contractors Group (MCG) has named four key site health risks as targets for action as part of an industry occupational health strategy.
They are: hand/arm vibration syndrome; dermatitis; muscular skeletal disorders; and noise-induced hearing loss.
The MCG has published a set of occupational health guidelines as part of its overall health and safety strategy. The guide focuses primarily on identifying and managing those at greatest risk. It includes self-assessment forms that are designed to provide a simple indicator of those who may have a work-related health problem.
"The successful implementation of arrangements to manage occupational ill-health will depend to a large extent on the participation of the workforce," the MCG said.
"The workforce often associates management interest in ill-health with redundancy and restricted employment. To overcome these perceptions, every effort must be made to encourage effective workforce involvement and consultation."
The document underlines the importance of keeping health records.