Building sites get child safety warnings

AS primary schools begin their school holidays this week, a construction group is writing to all its members urging them to review safety procedures and ensure children can’t get onto their sites.

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) wants members to put particular emphasis on preventing access and on the safe and secure storage of machinery, plant and material.

Companies with sites close to residential areas are requested to take extra precautions as long summer days increases the risk of children trespassing.