Vol. 495 No. 7
78 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals, if any, she has to implement the EU mobile sites directive to improve the disturbing safety record of the construction industry. [21138/98]
Council Directive 92/57/EEC on the Minimum Safety and Health Requirements at Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites was implemented in Ireland by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, in 1995 (S. I. 138 of 1995).
These comprehensive regulations apply to all construction projects as well as to the maintenance of buildings. They place obligations on clients and designers to ensure that health and safety is taken into account before any construction work begins. The regulations also place obligations on contractors and employees in relation to ensuring the safety, health and welfare of people working on construction sites.
