Safety a key factor in Olympics construction plan
Safety a key factor in Olympics construction plan
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has welcomed a strong health and safety message in the government's 2012 Olympics construction plans. Olympics minister Tessa Jowell this week signed the '2012 Construction Commitments', a document developed by the construction industry with the strong support of government. She said: 'We are determined to ensure that we have in place the structures to make London 2012 the best games ever, delivered to the highest standards in design, health and safety and sustainability.' Health and safety is one of six key areas in the new plan, alongside client leadership, procurement and integration, design, sustainability and commitment to people. Stephen Williams, HSE's chief inspector of construction and HSE's lead on the Olympic games, said: 'This is a golden opportunity for those involved in construction to showcase to the world this country's ability to build the infrastructure for the Games on time, to quality and with an exemplary health and safety record.' He added: 'The development of the 2012 Construction Commitments is an excellent example of the industry taking ownership of the management of risk, demonstrating leadership and working in partnership with others. I urge all in the industry to work together to embrace the principles of the Commitments to help ensure a healthier and safer environment in the build up to the Olympics.' Unions have called for health and safety to be a top priority in the Olympics construction plans (Risks 214).
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