New Chief Executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), Dennis Hone has met Olympic Park workers to launch a new safety campaign on site.

The safety push is designed to encourage workers to remain focused on their personal safety and that of their colleagues as the number of workers peaks and the type of work changes from heavy construction to fitting-out the venues.

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Mr Hone said: "The change in leadership at the ODA does not mean there is any change in direction. In 2011 we will continue to focus on hitting our milestones, bearing down on costs and completing the venue construction on time. We will also continue to prioritise the health and safety of the 12,000-strong workforce who are building world-class sporting venues, new bridges, roads and infrastructure, parklands and housing.

"David Higgins has done an inspirational job over the last five years and we are on track. I am determined to carry on the ODA’s relentless emphasis on delivering the biggest construction project in Europe, on time, on budget and to the highest safety standards."

(CD/GK)