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What is the HSE

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Health & Safety Executive - national independant watchdog for work related health, safety and illness. Acts in public interest to reduce work related deaths and serious injuries in the UK

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Please define what the HSE provides to improve safety?

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HSE ensures that risks are properly controlled in the workplace
Helps businesses adapt to changes in occupational health and safety law and practice

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How long should H&S data be kept for?

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Technically forever - Due to asbestos, monitors long term illness

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What is the CCS?

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Considerate constructors scheme, non for profit indepndant organisation that was founded in 1997, encourages contractors and supply chain to implement best practice and raise standards.

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Historically, what type of accident kills most construction workers

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Falls from height

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