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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Construction firms urged to learn from London 2012  Construction companies can reduce workplace injuries by learning from the experiences of the London 2012 organisers. The industry remains one of the most dangerous in the UK, prompting many people to seek help from a personal injury lawyer in Southampton. In 2010/11, there were 50 fatal injuries in the construction sector, with a rate of 2.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. This compares with an average fatality rate of 0.6 deaths per 100,000 workers. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) adopted "an inclusive no-scapegoating" approach to managing risks that could be applied to any project. This culture allows workers to raise issues "without fear of reprisal, learning lessons to apply across the site and reducing the risk in hazardous activities", explains Stephen Williams, HSE director for London 2012. Small changes to the way construction firms operate can make a "huge impact" on workplace safety, he adds. Posted by Paul Stevens 
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