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HSE targets three "Cs" for construction

Industry culture, clients and competence (through training and education) are the three biggest barriers to improved health and safety in the construction industry, according to a consultative exercise carried out by the HSE.

Although the British construction industry is one of the safest in Europe, it accounts for one-third of all UK work fatalities.