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Accident claims arising from construction site in Teesside may be cut after a clampdown on unsafe working practices.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is visiting sites in the north-east as part of a national drive to cut the accident at work rate in the building industry.
In 2010, there were close to 80 injuries caused as a result of construction activities across the Tees Valley.
The unannounced series of visits started yesterday (February 28th) , with inspectors paying close attention to working at height and asbestos management.
During a similar scheme last year, the HSE visited 39 sites and issued 17 enforcement notices.
HSE principal inspector of construction Rob Hirst explained that the teams will be making sure asbestos surveys have been carried out prior to refurbishment work.
"Many workers believe that, because asbestos has been banned as a building material, it's no longer a threat to them," he added.
"But that simply isn't true. Any premises built or refurbished before 2000 could contain asbestos."
A quarter of Merseyside construction failed inspections during a similar series of visits in February.
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