Measurement of safety performance as a tool for managing behaviour on construction sites

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC, 1990), confirms the U.K. construction industry to be the most dangerous occupation in the country. In a typical decade 1500 people are killed, 25,000-30,000 are seriously injured and 300,000-400,000 people suffer injuries which require at least three days away from work. It must be emphasised that these figures are despite 150 years of legislation and safety improvement campaigns.