A free construction safety event will be held in Charnock Richard on Wednesday 14 November after figures revealed that, on average, someone is killed or suffers a major injury on building sites in Lancashire every four days.

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show there were eight deaths and 415 major injuries reported in Lancashire in the five years between 2006/7 and 2010/11.

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Up to 250 construction workers, who are either self-employed or own small firms, are now being invited to attend a one-off safety event at the Park Hall Hotel and Leisure Club in Charnock Richard later this month.

They will be able to take part in either a morning or afternoon session, which will cover asbestos, working at height, respiratory risks and temporary work.

The event has been organised by the Working Well Together initiative - a partnership between HSE and the construction industry - which aims to improve health and safety in the sector.

Specialists from the industry and HSE will be on hand to answer any questions, raise awareness of the key issues, and give practical advice on how to avoid the dangers.

(CD/IT)