figures on accidents

builder-Bob

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Member since 21 July 2010

Ipswich

builder-Bob

07 February 2011 21:36:46

builder-Bob

07 February 2011 21:36:46

Ipswich

Hi All
Is there anyone out there that can help?? I am trying to get some figures on accidents occuring on building sites from minor cuts and grazes to fatalities. The reason behind this being I hope to start work soon in Libya as a Health and Safety Manager, and I would like to try and find out what I may be up against.

Many thanks to all.

Yud

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Sydney

Yud

08 February 2011 09:26:12

7031

Yud

08 February 2011 09:26:12

7031

Sydney

Hello builder-Bob,

Your post has been introduced in a new thread for better visibility; this might then increase your chance in obtaining more responses & reactions.

Regards

Clansman

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Member since 22 October 2009

Aberdeen

Clansman

08 February 2011 11:32:07

554

Clansman

08 February 2011 11:32:07

554

Aberdeen

Bob,
I am sorry that I don't have any stats for you, but what I can tell you is that you are coming into an environment where HSE plays little part. I had friend here as an HSE instructor he got so frustrated that he told them to shove it and left. Now some companies in the Oil industry like BP are very HSE aware out in Libya, but that of course is not in your line of work. Their is so much construction work at the moment that you can't help walking past buildings either in the process of being erected or demolished. I walked past one the other day and was almost crushed when about a ton of rubble fell from the 5th floor. That should give you some idea what you are 'up against'.

LibyanJag

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Member since 11 March 2010

Beyond Benghazi

LibyanJag

08 February 2011 11:50:08

LibyanJag

08 February 2011 11:50:08

Beyond Benghazi

Bob

I'm a Scot with 25+ years experience in UK construction and now 1 year here.

You'll not be surprised to hear that I have strong views on this

PM me and we can discuss in detail

libyanjag

Gernademan

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Misurata

Gernademan

09 February 2011 09:39:59

201

Gernademan

09 February 2011 09:39:59

201

Misurata

Clansman wrote:
Bob,
I am sorry that I don't have any stats for you, but what I can tell you is that you are coming into an environment where HSE plays little part. I had friend here as an HSE instructor he got so frustrated that he told them to shove it and left. Now some companies in the Oil industry like BP are very HSE aware out in Libya, but that of course is not in your line of work. Their is so much construction work at the moment that you can't help walking past buildings either in the process of being erected or demolished. I walked past one the other day and was almost crushed when about a ton of rubble fell from the 5th floor. That should give you some idea what you are 'up against'.

Grammar correction: ~~Their~~ There

sbdussalam

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Member since 10 February 2011

Tripoli

sbdussalam

10 February 2011 23:43:33

sbdussalam

10 February 2011 23:43:33

Tripoli

i do not think that you would encounter anythig that you have not already come across before in your career as HSE ELSWHERE, libya is no different from other places , WELCOME, FEEL AT HOME

Sandman6

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Member since 17 May 2009

Lagos

Rocking in the free world

Sandman6

11 February 2011 06:57:42

1863

Sandman6

11 February 2011 06:57:42

1863

Lagos

sbdussalam wrote:
i do not think that you would encounter anythig that you have not already come across before in your career as HSE ELSWHERE, libya is no different from other places , WELCOME, FEEL AT HOME

Mudman

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Member since 14 September 2009

Hassi Messaoud

You put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig

Mudman

11 February 2011 07:50:04

893

Mudman

11 February 2011 07:50:04

893

Hassi Messaoud

sbdussalam wrote:
i do not think that you would encounter anythig that you have not already come across before in your career as HSE ELSWHERE, libya is no different from other places , WELCOME, FEEL AT HOME

I don't know whether it was the precarious way these guys were balanced on their makeshi(f)t platform, or if it was the lack of barriers around them or the pavement below that got my attention.
Actually, it was the guy on the left using a pneumatic hammer to cover the pavement , road and passing cars in masonry. Yup, that got my attention. So if you live in a place that has a general disregard for the safety of others as well as for the self, then go ahead - 'feel at home'.

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