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Steel construction accidents down by 60%
A dramatic reduction in reported accidents has been achieved by BCSA members over the last ten years, which is borne out by the latest published figures.
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Accident rates for BCSA members compared with the targets set by the HSE and the construction industry
The Reportable Accident Frequency Rate for members has been reduced by 60% in the last ten years.
One of the key targets set by the Government and the Health & Safety Executive in 2000 was to reduce reportable accidents by 10% over a ten year period. The construction industry set a far more demanding target of 66% for the same period.
“BCSA members have achieved a 60% reduction in this period which is a very good result that demonstrates the industry is committed to improving working practices and procedures,” said Pete Walker, BCSA Health, Safety & Training Manager.
“There has been a continuing reduction of injuries relating to falls from height, particularly in the last five years, and in 2009 no such injuries were recorded, which is a significant achievement for the constructional steelwork industry.”
Prior to 2008 the injury category associated with falls from a height of below 2m did increase, however this trend has been reversed in the last two years.
Injuries from handling, lifting and moving had remained constantly high over a four year period. “However, in this category another significant improvement of 40% has been achieved,” said Mr Walker.