On 7th December 2016 the HSE Board discussed Sector Plans to direct HSE interventions across the construction and all other work sectors.
The two-page plans were developed from a “detailed evidence base” and identify 3-5 year strategic priorities and actions captured under the most relevant headings from HSE’s Annual Plan.
Construction sector plan
The draft Construction Sector Plan is centred on Health, SMEs and CDM 2015 as follows:
- Health Hazards – reducing incidents of ill-health, with a focus on occupational lung disease and musculoskeletal disorders;
- Small Businesses – supporting small businesses to achieve improved risk management and control; and
- CDM Regulations 2015 – embedding the principles of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
Specific construction project interventions
Project Regulation – directing inspection and enforcement at those failing to manage and control risks, focusing on health risks refurbishment, and licenced asbestos removal;
Central interventions – visiting duty holders to review their health risk management arrangements using leading indicators in the Construction Health Risks Toolkit; and
CDM 2015 Pre-Construction Phase – intervening with construction clients, principal designers and designers to ensure proportionate CDM understanding and compliance.
