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Health and safety blitz on industrial estates
HARTLEPOOL'S industrial estates are being targeted for a two-week crackdown on health and safety.
The fortnight's blitz started today, and will see officials from Hartlepool Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) joining forces.
Any firm found to be breaching the rules could face enforcement action.
Inspectors will be scrutinising sites on how companies handle asbestos and the risks associated with them, how they deal with transport and their safety arrangements for people working at height.
Jane Kett, principal environmental health officer at Hartlepool Borough Council, said: "We'll be looking to ensure that companies are taking the necessary steps to identify and minimise the risks to help ensure a safer workplace for all.
"Accidents involving transport at work are the second largest cause of workplace fatalities."
The campaign will also help to raise awareness, improve sensible management and improve standards in those businesses visited.
HSE Inspector Jonathan Wills said: "Asbestos-related diseases are the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Those that are responsible for the maintenance and repair of premises have a legal duty to manage asbestos and we'll be keen to see how the issue is being managed on local sites during our inspections.
"We will also be identifying where ladders are being used and ensuring they're safe. Where dodgy ladders are identified we will take appropriate enforcement action, which may include prohibiting their use.
"We're also keen to see how local employers are promoting health and safety through active leadership from managers and by involving staff."
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