Labour Research December 2002

Health & Safety Matters

Construction safety conference

Over 40 people attended the Construction Safety Campaign (CSC) conference in November. Delegates from construction and other unions discussed the government's failure to deliver on its promises on health and safety at work. Asbestos, agency workers and recent court cases were also taken up. CSC secretary Tony O'Brien said that roving safety reps are the key to improving safety in the construction industry.

* Contact the CSC at PO Box 23844, London SE15 3WR; tel: 07747795954.