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Blame claims culture for safety hoops
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WITH MY cup of tea this morning I read the entertaining letter about the hoops drivers have to go through at Tarmac (CM 24 March). In addition to our main business as tipping gear suppliers we also supply and fit steelwork for the construction industry.
Tarmac is no different to anyone else in the industry and it is all down to our claims culture.To be granted the opportunity to purchase legally required liability insurance a company has to prove that it has all safety angles covered, to the point these days, where grannies have to be taught. in writing, with tests, how to suck eggs.
No insurance, no company, no jobs;it is as simple as that.The weight of paper now rivals the weight of steel we supply.
For most jobs we have to supply our in-house health and safety guidelines, our on-site guidelines, a method statement as to how we are going to carry out the job and a risk assessment.Then we have to go through the main contractor's induction course, which means going through their health and safety procedures.Then we get the work done.
Statistically, it is far more dangerous being a construction worker than a fireman and minimising hazards is a core function of management.Whilst your correspondent mentions, in jest, bubble wrap and cotton wool I would not be surprised if padded jackets became the norm to protect workers from minor bumps and scratches.
Brian Alcock Underfloor Tipping Gears Gateshead