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ECA PARTNER WITH CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS SCHEME TO IMPROVE
STANDARDS The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has teamed up with the Considerate Constructors Scheme to promote best practice across the industry.
The building services engineering trade association and construction body have joined forces to improve the industry’s image, as well as working practices across the building services supply chain.
ECA Director of Business Paul Reeve commented: “The ECA is delighted
THE INDUSTRY NEEDS INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS, SAYS BSC
CHIEF EXECUTIVE The British Safety Council’s Chief Executive will state the importance of inspirational leaders in health and safety at an industry forum in Beijing this month.
Mike Robinson will deliver a speech at the 8th International Forum on Work Safety about the need for industry leaders to engage and inspire staff.
At the forum, Mike Robinson will describe how a companies should encourage employees to identify potentially dangerous situations and recommend solutions for improvement that would prevent future accidents.
Mr Robinson will argue that to encourage such positive employee engagement in health and safety, the management needs to inspire them with passion and dedication, which are the qualities of true leaders.
The event, attracts health and safety professionals, business leaders and government officials worldwide to share their achievements, and
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to link up with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and we look forward to promoting its ‘Code of Considerate Practice’ across the building services engineering sector.”
Edward Hardy Chief Executive of the Considerate Constructors Scheme said: “M&E contractors comprise a significant part of the construction industry and have a very important role to play in contributing to an improved image of the industry. We are therefore delighted that the ECA is a Scheme Supporter, to help champion the principles of the Considerate Constructors Scheme to its members.
“We look forward to more contractors registering with this voluntary Scheme, to continually raise
showcase the latest trends and developments in the industry.
Mike Robinson will present the case for the proportionate management of health and safety, as well as exploring the nature of leadership in the industry.
The forum, hosted by China’s State Administration of Work Safety and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), illustrates the country’s efforts to reduce the toll of workplace injury and ill health and its improving record in occupational safety and health.
Mike Robinson said: “The global cost of health and safety failures in the workplace is still unacceptably high. Every day, 6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases, which is over 2.3 million deaths per year. This amounts to approximately 4% of global GDP each year, and provides an overwhelming economic reason to protect workers.
“International health and safety conferences, such as the Forum in Beijing, are proof that although health and safety records vary throughout the world, there is a lot of good will and resources to share experience and best practice for the benefit of employees and employers worldwide.
“Really good leaders are truly inspirational. Their passion and
standards in line with the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice.”
The Considerate Constructors Scheme promotes a ‘Code of Considerate Practice’ which aims to ensure engagement between construction firms and local communities.
The scheme also regulates the environmental impacts work has, upholds safety practices in and around building sites, and encourages employee recognition.
dedication drives people to follow them and to adopt similar beliefs and ideas. They inspire others, not just because of what they say but because of what they do.
“It makes business sense too. The British Safety Council’s report into the business benefits of health and safety shows that with investment comes higher productivity, less sickness absence and more social harmony. It really is money well spent.”
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