1. HM Inspector of Health and Safety
HSE update November 2018
Liz Hunter
HM Inspector of Health and Safety

2. HSE construction health statistics* 2017-2018
82,000 ill-health cases
Key trades affected = carpenters, joiners, general builders, M&E, plumbers
Worst incidence rate of ill-health found in carpenters, joiners & builders.
3,000 workers suffer with breathing & lung problems (silicosis, asthma, COPD etc)
A roofer is 50% more likely to be diagnosed with COPD
62% of ill-health = musculoskeletal injury
Dermatitis incidence doubled for painters, carpenters, joiners & builders
3500 new cancer cases (mostly asbestos related)
*not all workers are working in the construction sector

3. Construction Division Health Campaign
AIMS: To reduce cases of ill-health by regulating the use of improved control measures & systematic Occupational Health management PRIORITY HEALTH RISKS: LUNG DISEASES FROM DUST EXPOSURES, e.g. mesothelioma & silicosis MSDS HEARING LOSS HAND-ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME Other e.g. lead, solvents

4. Suitable Welfare?

5. Instability risks

8. HSE Enforcement (national)
Respiratory risks targeted by Notices: 60 INs & 34 PNs Total health Notices = 142 INs & 42 PNs Total sites inspected: >1250 (target) Further action: CDM track-back visits to principal designers & clients; follow up inspections in response to NOCs

9. References