Counting the cost of ill-health
Series: Contract Journal ; 406(6300) 25 October 2000, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the HSE's "Tackling health risks in construction'" conference, and particularly the comments made by the HSE's Chief Inspector of Construction. He estimated that work-related illness is costing the construction industry an estimated £760m a year. In addition, illness caused by working in the construction industry is resulting in the loss of around 25,000 workers annually. Employers were urged, in partnership with employees and the trade unions, to safeguard the health and safety of workers for both financial and humanitarian reasons.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62957 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109064-1001 |
Reports on the HSE's "Tackling health risks in construction'" conference, and particularly the comments made by the HSE's Chief Inspector of Construction. He estimated that work-related illness is costing the construction industry an estimated £760m a year. In addition, illness caused by working in the construction industry is resulting in the loss of around 25,000 workers annually. Employers were urged, in partnership with employees and the trade unions, to safeguard the health and safety of workers for both financial and humanitarian reasons.