1. Safety & Training in an economic crisis. International comparisons and how to respond.

2. Fatal accidents.

3. Fatal accident statistics 2009. Figures from UK HSE UK 52 Hong Kong 61 Taiwan 188 Japan 508 USA 1225 Singapore 2415 Europe 3782

4. Accident Trends. ➲ Falls from height. ➲ Interface with transport. ➲ Confined spaces. ➲ Collapse of the building.

5. Best improvement. Hong Kong From 364 fatalities in 1991 To 61 Fatalities in 2010

6. How did they do it? ➲ Went back to basics. ➲ Increased training levels at all levels. ➲ Changed to “bite size” training sessions. ➲ More on site training as opposed to classroom based. ➲ Training at times to suit the employees.

7. What can U do to match them? U se training that is “Learner friendly”. U se shorter training sessions on specific items rather than longer general training courses. U se more on site training. U se on line training for awareness training.

8. Benefits of on line training. ➲ Allows trainees to do the training when they like and for as long as they like. ➲ Allows great variety of training across demolition. ➲ Encourages the learner to do more whilst he is on line. ➲ Cost effective.

9. On line training from C&D. ➲ Available from January 2012. ➲ Will be used to raise awareness. ➲ Will include;- Asbestos awareness, Work at Height awareness, Tool box talk delivery, Tool box talks, Video training. Details from:- www.demolishdismantle.co.uk

10. Any Questions? John Woodward C&D Consultancy www.demolishdismantle.co.uk