Scotland - About Us
In Scotland WWT operates under Site Safe Scotland
Site Safe Scotland (SSS) was set up in the 1980s to achieve improved standards of health and safety within the Scottish construction industry. It has developed into a group that includes representatives from major and specialist contractors, small builders, professional bodies, trade associations, training organisations, construction clients, trade unions, Local Authorities and Health and Safety Executive inspectors (HSE).
The main objective of the group is to achieve a reduction in accidents and fewer cases of work related ill health through the sharing and dissemination of best practice and information between industry and HSE, as well as maintaining strong links between HSE and the participating representatives.
The group concentrates primarily on small and medium sized enterprises and has worked hard to ensure that companies and individuals are armed with the information they need to achieve safe and healthy working on construction sites.
One of the successes of the group is its contribution to the planning and delivery of numerous Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs), across Scotland. Working together with partners in local authorities, regional construction industry groups and training organisations, the events have been tailored to suit the needs of each area.
This work is delivered through the Site Safe Scotland SHAD Working Group.
The presenters and organisers are drawn normally from the members of the SHAD Working Group, who give their time and expertise free of charge. Very much part of the success has also been the close liaison with local contractors and plant hire companies who have willingly given their plant/equipment for the day to enable the practical demonstrations to take on a very realistic stance.
We deliver a number of health and safety events each year, mainly focussing on the needs of small and medium sized builders and we are always looking for new ideas. If you are interested in working with the Scotland WWT Working Group to deliver an event then please contact our group support:
allan.mulholland@hse.gsi.gov.uk pamela.mckenzie@hse.gsi.gov.uk
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