 All over the North East construction work has been put on hold after an intense inspection drive was started to put a stop on dangerous procedures on work sites.
The inspection drive started by the Health and Safety Executive was aimed at increasing levels of safety, focussing on roofing and refurbishment work. Sites from Teesside to Northumberland were visited by inspectors to generate awareness about safety risks at construction sites and preventing avoidable injuries and fatal accidents.
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The number of deaths on Britain’s roads fell by 12.5 per cent from 2538 in 2008 to 2222 last year, according to new figures from the Department for Transport.
What is STOP™ For Each Other? STOP™ stands for DuPont's Safety Training Observation Program, a program aimed at preventing incidents and injuries. STOP™ For Each Other is designed to help participants look at safety in a new way, so they can help themselves and their co-workers work safely. During STOP™, participants will develop their safety awareness and talk with others about all aspects of safety.
A survey by National Accident Helpline found that over a third of people questioned who suffer work accidents or injuries have not had health and safety inductions. 
