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‘Poor attitude’ to health and safety lands poultry firm and contractors in hot water
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<blockquote data-quote="thesilentone" data-source="post: 611960" data-attributes="member: 6194"><p>After many years indirectly and directly involved in the construction industry, I am afraid you can thank those Companies and individuals in the original post for the over regulated situation we are in today. UK Construction still has an atrocious track record for deaths per year despite every effort to reduce them. Why, because of those who believe they know better, or have not priced the job correctly and allowed for the right levels of safety on-site, in other words, Cowboys. The sooner they go out of business the better off we'll all be............................It's not only H&S they cut costs on !</p><p></p><p>In addition to some of the comments made on H&S: To ' mitigate ' the on-site H&S and other risks in the construction trade a ' Principal Contractor ' is appointed by the buyer/owner/funder. For a company to take on this role there is a whole raft of competencies and insurances they must hold. It is also there responsibility to appoint a 'CDM Coordinator' who's specific task is to ensure all regulations for working on a safe site are followed, this includes H&S.</p><p></p><p>However, can your average 'farm-shed' justify this top heavy belt a braces approach-unlikely.</p><p>So, what is the solution ?</p><p></p><p>1) Make a design that complies with today's regulations (I think you may find there are new ones for farm buildings relating to CE marking, I'm not sure.)</p><p>2) Tender the supply and erection, clearly indicating the ' scope of supply ' required. This should include everything, to local reputable companies who have a strong history and skilled workers.</p><p></p><p>Do NOT lend tackle to cut corners or save cost, it could well cost you in the long-run.</p><p></p><p>Or</p><p></p><p>If you are to erect your own building, simply follow the H&S rules that are out there, if you can't be bothered to look and check then follow the advice given and get someone to do it for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thesilentone, post: 611960, member: 6194"] After many years indirectly and directly involved in the construction industry, I am afraid you can thank those Companies and individuals in the original post for the over regulated situation we are in today. UK Construction still has an atrocious track record for deaths per year despite every effort to reduce them. Why, because of those who believe they know better, or have not priced the job correctly and allowed for the right levels of safety on-site, in other words, Cowboys. The sooner they go out of business the better off we'll all be............................It's not only H&S they cut costs on ! In addition to some of the comments made on H&S: To ' mitigate ' the on-site H&S and other risks in the construction trade a ' Principal Contractor ' is appointed by the buyer/owner/funder. For a company to take on this role there is a whole raft of competencies and insurances they must hold. It is also there responsibility to appoint a 'CDM Coordinator' who's specific task is to ensure all regulations for working on a safe site are followed, this includes H&S. However, can your average 'farm-shed' justify this top heavy belt a braces approach-unlikely. So, what is the solution ? 1) Make a design that complies with today's regulations (I think you may find there are new ones for farm buildings relating to CE marking, I'm not sure.) 2) Tender the supply and erection, clearly indicating the ' scope of supply ' required. This should include everything, to local reputable companies who have a strong history and skilled workers. Do NOT lend tackle to cut corners or save cost, it could well cost you in the long-run. Or If you are to erect your own building, simply follow the H&S rules that are out there, if you can't be bothered to look and check then follow the advice given and get someone to do it for you. [/QUOTE]
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