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16.
October
2017.
Construction Safety Campaign: Stay Alert, Don’t Get Hurt

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Manchester 16th October 2017

Contact for more details:
Graham Sievers
m 07722282946

e graham.sievers@perfectlypicked.com

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Construction Safety Campaign:

Stay Alert, Don't Get Hurt

Accidents rise up to 30% when the clocks go back

 Prevent accidents on construction sites with this 5-point plan

 

Casualty rates increase with the arrival of darker evenings and worsening weather conditions. This year, the end of daylight saving takes place when clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday 29thOctober.

Few statistics record accidents on construction sites after the autumn time change, but road casualties recorded by RoSPA and telematics companies are a guide to the potential risks building workers may face. Every autumn when the clocks go back and it gets darker earlier in the day, road casualties rise,byas much as 30%between the hours of 5pm and 8pm, and overall 10% in the month after the daylight saving change.

In addition, more thefts occur during the darker late afternoons and early evening times following the clock changes.

VPS Site Security are highlighting theirStay Alert, Don't Get HurtDaylight Safety Campaign with these 5 simple steps that can help construction sites reduce the risks:

1)Prepare-Issue a Safety Alerton Monday October 23rd and remind people on Friday 27th.
Warn workers of the risks of the clocks going back - changes to their sleep patterns can affect their alertness. People may think they are gaining an extra hour's sleep, but often they over-compensate by staying up later than they usually do, increasing the changes to their sleep rhythm. Construction workers need to be aware that dusk comes an hour earlier, when more accidents occur and they may be less alert, so they need to take extra care, particularly in the first week after the change.

2)Check lightingon the site
Check to see if there is sufficient lighting on-site that lights the work areas for people to work safely. Bring in extra lighting if necessary, or introduce extra floodlights as part of the Safety Alert, a way to draw attention to the added risks of the end of daylight saving.

If you are using timers for the lighting, or arranging them to be turned on manually, ensure the timers are brought in-line with the daylight-saving changes. Turning them on before dusk again raises the alert and awareness.

3)Stay ahead with ImprovedSafety and Security: If you haven't already, consider installing CCTV or video-verified camera systems, which not only protect a site from intruders and unauthorised trespassers, but also provides a safety audit for the site, and helps encourage preventative interventionsbeforean incident occurs.

4)To reduce opportunist crime, check your perimeter- inspect all fencing and access points thoroughly, and check them regularly. Rectify any detected weaknesses or tampered areas immediately. Sometimes you are too close to your own site to see the wood for the trees -an independent assessorcan offer a free assessment and review of your safety and security.

5) Use theStay Alert, Don't get Hurt Safety Campaign poster- available to download for free on the VPS Site Security website. Copy it and display at every site.

About VPS Site Security

VPS Site Security specialises in bespoke solutions for protecting large and remote sites, across a range of industries including Construction, Events, Utilities and Highways. Certified security suppliers and installers, they aim to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising on protection.  

All their security products are made, tried and tested in the UK. They will advise on appropriate measures to reduce any potential security breaches and manage site risk profiles. 

UK leaders in remote, 24/7 monitored CCTV security and innovator and sole supplier of the JCB Smart Tower® , they offer the UK’s best range of stand-alone, fully integrated, rapidly deployable, mobile CCTV security solutions, all monitored in-house at their fully accredited RVRC.

http://www.vpsgroup.com/services/site-security/

Contact: Graham Sievers m +44 (0) 77222 82 946 egraham.sievers@perfectlypicked.com