HSE: Watch transport risks

12/03/2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded companies to watch out for the risks from workplace vehicles.

It acted after the prosecution of Taylor Wimpey Developments, which was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay court costs following the death of one of its employees.

HSE inspector Dave Brassington said: "Any company or individual in control of construction sites needs to assess the movement of vehicles and personnel around the site then implement appropriate controls to prevent people being struck by moving vehicles."

Mr Grant Meyrick, 18, a self-employed bricklayer and 'modern apprentice' attending Stoke-on-Trent College was trapped by the vehicle and later died.

Mr Brassington went on to say that had basic health and safety precautions been observed and risk assessments undertaken then it is "most unlikely that such a fatality would have occurred".

It is the legal responsibility of employers who offer construction jobs and employment in any workplace to follow government health and safety advice.

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