EASHW publishes fact sheet covering small site safety

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EASHW) has issued a fact sheet on improving safety on small construction sites, as part of its campaign this year to improve standards in the building industry.
The document advises on preparations that should be carried out by a contractor prior to a project commencing, as well as noting key hazards and risks, advising about onsite management and worker consultation.
EASHW's fact sheet also includes a long checklist of preventative steps that can be taken to reduce accidents, for instance asking whether assessments have been made to reduce the risk of work-related upper limb disorders in concrete casting, reinforcing, welding or painting.
Go to www.agency.osha.eu. int for more information.