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Falkirk Wheel Turns For Health And Safety In The Uk Construction Industry

The Health and Safety Executive of the UK (HSE) have recently launched a campaign to highlight the tragic effects that slips, trips and falls in the workplace can have on individuals and companies alike. The campaign which has been labeled the Shattered Lives Campaign has recently been highlighted and supported by the people at British Waterways Scotland as they have dedicated the turning of the Falkirk wheel to the cause.

The Falkirk wheel which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the union Canal is one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions. The wheel was made famous as the world’s first ever rotating boat lift is currently undergoing it’s annual maintenance and is this year paying special attention to health and safety regulations.

David Lamont of British Waterways Scotland stated that:

“The safety of our staff, contractors and visitors is of paramount importance so we’re delighted to work with HSE and support the Shattered Lives campaign. Each of the two gondolas weighs 300 tonnes and the structure itself features around 15,000 bolts all hand tightened. Altogether, the stresses on the structure and the central spine are immense so it is vitally important that we maintain The Falkirk Wheel to a very high standard and ensure the health and safety of our workforce whilst they carry out this important work.”

In Scotland alone, over 4000 people were injured due to slips, trips and falls in the work place and 5 people died during 2009. When looking at the health and safety at work statistics for the whole of the UK in 2009, we see that a frightening 40 people lost their lives because of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Other than the tragic loss of life, accidents in the workplace cost the UK about £800M a year. All this highlights the absolute importance of adhering to health and safety policy and ensuring that the correct work shoes etc. are worn at all times in your chosen industry. If you’re a woman, then you need to think about your health and safety and maybe wear the correct ladies work shoes instead of those high heels you love so much which might not be as safe and effective.

Those who wish to get involved and benefit from these campaigns can visit the Shattered Lives Website and learn more about the campaign, as well as download guides on how to implement health and safety regulations in your UK office.

The state of health and safety in construction and other industries of the UK is a huge concern and everyone should do their part in supporting the Shattered lives campaign. Share this health and safety in the workplace article with your friends and make them aware of the shocking statistics which could occur closer to home than you might think.

Yours in safety…

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