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In 2009 the government published a report called One Death Too Many that it is hoped will reduce the incidence of serious construction site accidents.
The report is the result of the hard work of Rita Donaghy, a former UNISON NEC member, and is stringent in its criticism of the construction industry, particularly in its neglect of the important role that unions can play.
It states, "The positive role that trade unions can play in health and safety is not fully appreciated by the construction industry."
It also calls for a wholesale shift in attitudes in order to end the complacency that leads to so many construction site accidents. "As with most advances in society, eg seat belts in cars, drink-driving, there comes a time when good practice has to become a legal requirement. I believe the time is right to introduce a clearer sign that society wishes to prevent fatalities and demands a higher standard of behaviour from those in the construction industry, who do not at present follow good practice," it says.
The need for such change is clear: construction still accounts for more workplace fatalities than any other industry, working out at around one death every week of the year.
In keeping with the report's demands for higher prioritisation of building site safety, Donaghy calls for the creation of a full-time minister for of construction.
The report also calls for the extension of the Gangmasters Act, something that has been welcomed by union Ucatt. Ucatt's general secretary comments, "By extending the Gangmasters Act, thousands of construction workers will be given greater protection overnight. Companies which do not meet health and safety criteria will be barred from supplying labour. Cowboy companies which kill workers will be barred from the industry."
Ritchie added: "This report makes a series of vital recommendations which, when implemented, will have the effect of improving construction safety overnight and cutting deaths and accidents. The government must adopt the report's recommendations in full."
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