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News Release from: Health and Safety Executive | Subject: Ealth and safety and 2012 construction
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Team on 06 July 2006
Health and safety and 2012 construction
HSE welcomes the integration of health and safety into the 2012 construction commitments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell's signing of the '2012 Construction Commitments' on behalf of the Government The Commitments provide a strong health and safety message for those contractors considering tendering for Olympic construction contracts
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The document, which has been developed by the construction industry with the strong support of Government, builds on the determination of Lord Hunt, Minister for Health and Safety, to see the public sector become an exemplary health and safety client for construction work.
The '2012 Construction Commitments' recognises that health and safety is integral to the success of any project.
As well as health and safety being one of the six key principles within the document, it is a common theme to all other principles in the Commitment.
Stephen Williams, HSE's Chief Inspector of Construction and HSE's lead on matters associated with the Olympic games, said "This is a golden opportunity for those involved in construction to showcase to the world this country's ability to build the infrastructure for the Games on time, to quality and with an exemplary health and safety record".
"The development of the 2012 Construction Commitments is an excellent example of the industry taking ownership of the management of risk, demonstrating leadership and working in partnership with others".
"I urge all in the industry to work together to embrace the principles of the Commitments to help ensure a healthier and safer environment in the build up to the Olympics".
The Commitments were developed by the Strategic Forum for Construction in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Department of Trade and Industry, and aim to maximise the opportunity to showcase the very best of British construction practices and help deliver the Olympic Games in time, safely and to budget.
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