These are also detailed in Health and safety in construction. Lack of training has been identified as one of the major contributory factors in accidents and ill health in construction. Many activities are made safe simply by ensuring that those doing the work have knowledge of and understand the importance of safe practices. The frequency of inspections depends on the nature and place of work. For example, following the initial inspection, work at places over two metres in height require weekly inspections.
Inspections help to ensure that safety is monitored during changing site conditions.
Reports detailing inspections are generally required every time an inspection is carried out, but there are exceptions. For example, weekly reports only are needed for inspections of excavation work, and unless the tower scaffold remains erected in the same place for seven days or more, inspections of tower scaffolds do not have to be recorded. HSE also produces other guidance on construction health and safety, including Guidance Notes and Information Sheets. For further information please contact your local HSE office. You will find their telephone number and address in the telephone directory.