HSE Warning over Waste & Recycling Death Toll
The HSE is warning the waste and recycling industry to renew efforts to improve worker safety, following a spate of deaths over the summer. Nine lives were lost in separate incidents in just 12 weeks between June-September 2012.
Half of the deaths occurred in skip hire and waste transfer premises – HSE investigations into the nine fatalities are continuing. Heather Bryant, HSE’s Operations Director and lead for waste & recycling strategy, said: “These fatal accidents should be a stark reminder for all employers in this sector to check their controls on use of vehicles and equipment, and to make sure that staff are properly trained and supervised. We will not hesitate to take action if we find evidence that lives are being put at risk. There is no room for complacency in this sector…”.
For further information visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/ or contact The S2 Partnership at hello@s2partnership.co.uk or +44 (0)1954 267788.