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environments safer and much more secure. The introduction of GPS on machinery enables roads to be laid correctly, making it much safer for those involved in construction.

PPE is constantly evolving and improving allowing us all to be better protected. I recently visited a BSI test centre where I witnessed impact testing on safety eyewear, which was tested by firing a ball bearing at the lenses from varying distances. Legislation has meant that safety equipment has been upgraded for the better and that can only be a good thing, particularly when working from height, which is still one of the biggest causes of deaths among construction workers in the UK.

I have no doubt that this year will be challenging for many businesses, but health and safety in all its forms should remain right at the top of everyone’s agenda – now and in the future. ■