Setting sites on safety in the 1990s

Hurrell, M.

Setting sites on safety in the 1990s - 1989 - Construction News (6111) 11 May 1989, 58-59(2) .

Discusses the building industry `s deplorable safety record, looking at ways in which the situation could be improved. Refers to the HSE`s 18-month nationwide campaign to improve safety awareness on small sites and its recent report, "Blackspot Construction". Reviews proposals for legislation and tighter codes of practice for the 1990s and notes the availability of information packages on safety.