With the economy in a downturn and more and more construction professionals finding themselves without work, there is still a jobsite fatality rate that is far too high. Reports released in 2010 show that workers are still being killed at an average of one per week. There is so much that can be done to prevent these fatalities as well as other injuries, and construction workers are beginning to take the matter into their own hands.
Working Safely TogetherLast year, in an effort raise awareness about construction jobsite safety, a new awareness group was formed and goes by the name of Working Well Together North East. The sole purpose of this group is to raise the level of knowledge that people have about health and safety issues within the construction industry.
They have been holding events in which they invite everyone who works in the industry to come out and hear what they have to say. They offer statistics, advice, and information about keeping workers safe and reducing the number of job related deaths and injuries. Their hope is that through education and training, workers will learn how to keep themselves and other safe on the job.
The group also held a free presentation at Wynward Park where other industry related suppliers, distributors, and individuals were also invited. These people also shared their point of view of protecting construction workers and offered ideas and information.
A Construction NVQ Shows You Care About the Work You DoWhile groups like Working Well Together do all that they can to raise awareness, it is ultimately up to the workers themselves to keep themselves and their co-workers safe on the job. This means that each individual is responsible for making sure they are as prepared as possible. It only takes one negligent person to put everyone else in serious danger.
Take a dry liner, for example. These men work at fair heights with potentially dangerous equipment. If they are not all properly trained, the mistake of one could mean the death or injury of another. A dry liner with a Dry Lining NVQ is someone you can feel safe working with. Being assessed for an NVQ in Dry Lining is a relatively simple process but without displaying competency in all aspects of skill and safety in their job, the Dry Lining NVQ will not be awarded.
If you have a Level 4 or higher Dry Lining NVQ, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to make sure you are employed with others who have taken the time to become certified and ensure the safety of all. If you have not received your NVQ, it’s time to take the initiative, protect yourself and those you work with, and make sure your techniques are not going to lead to tragedy.
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