13th May 2005, 04:19 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by achingkneesWell, also speaking from that curatorial side of the fence, whilst it's good to see that everyone is paying more attention to H&S (and let's face it, the most important thing about ANY site that everyone gets home safe and sound)I don't particularly want to comment on the statements in a formal way because I am not qualified to do so, and do not want to be held liable if accidents happen. Units should have their own trained and dedicated H&S officers who can deal with risk assessments and the like (or seek advice as required), and visit all sites to make sure H&S is being complied with. That said, I have shut down 3 sites in the past because I thought they were dangerous (and one of these I did when I was acting as a supervisor, so you can do it).
It would be great if more curators took an interest in these issues and actually stated H&S requirements in their briefs, followed up by a few on-site enquiries.
It's your life, don't get yourself into stupid and dangerous situations - like unshored trenches, unstable sections, bad barrow runs and so forth. Walk off site. Not rocket science.