Safe Maintenance Campaign
Cookstown District Council, in partnership with Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI), wants to ensure the risks to people’s health and safety arising from work activities are effectively controlled. That’s why campaigns such as Safe Maintenance are vital to improving the overall safety and well being of the Northern Ireland workforce.
Too often, setting out to fix or repair machinery or plant can lead to needless death and injury. Indeed, during the past year, 30% of all workplace fatalities were related to maintenance.
Maintenance can take many forms and involve working at heights or using hazardous chemicals. It should never be approached lightly but carefully planned. In the final analysis, safe maintenance saves time, saves money and saves lives.
The campaign’s message will be reinforced during inspections by both the Council and the HSENI. Particular emphasis will be given to exposure to asbestos, working at heights and locking out machinery.
For further information on safe maintenance in workplaces please contact Environmental Health on 028 86762205, HSENI Helpline on 08000 320 121 or visit the safe maintenance website.
