19 Dec 2008
The Olympic Park workforce has achieved another set of a million hours worked without a reportable accident, for the sixth time since the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) gained possession of the site in July 2007.
The ODA also announced that the Olympic Park’s medical team, ‘Park Health’ have carried out 11,000 appointments with workers including health checks, tests and medicals.
A medical centre has been established in the centre of the site and nine nurses are on hand to treat workers and give health care and advice.
Lawrence Waterman, Head of Health and Safety for the ODA said: 'Health and safety is our number one priority and our record over the past year has shown the dedication and professionalism of everyone on the site.
'However we are not complacent. The next year will be more challenging as construction activity and site worker numbers increase rapidly across the Park.'
The ODA has also carried out one of the largest surveys of construction workers to check the site’s attitude and approach to health, safety and environment.
More than 1,500 workers from across the Park responded to the survey which showed that most respondents thought one of the project’s strengths was its commitment to safety.
Lawrence Waterman added: 'This will have been the first time that many of the workers have been asked to give their own thoughts on health and safety.
'It is a good way to get an honest opinion from workers in a huge range of jobs and with our contractors, we will use the feedback to ensure the Olympic Park is a safe and healthy place to work.'
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