Key Values

The "Agreement for Safety in Construction" pursues its goals through joint systemic projects in the field of occupational health and safety.

Under the Agreement, the following solutions were developed and implemented:

• Guidelines and sample instructions for safe execution of work,
• Mandatory annex to subcontracts regarding occupational health and safety,
• Guidelines for mandatory occupational health and safety training for all construction workers,
• Standards for specific types of construction work,
• Teaching materials for periodic trainings for construction workers,
• Commitments regarding:

1. use of anti-crushing systems in mobile platforms,
2. preparing reinforcing steel for safe unloading at the construction site.

The signatories of the Agreement regularly hold Steering Committee meetings attended by company chairmen and the occupational health and safety and communication working groups. They are fully transparent and open to the exchange of information and experiences. Among other things, an internal accident reporting system was introduced (information on the causes of fatal accidents, detailed analyses, conclusions and recommendations).

All members of the Agreement recognize the need to continually improve the safety culture and awareness of the risks associated with construction work. One of the effects of the Agreement's proactive approach to safety issues was the launch of the largest joint initiative, the "Safety Week". This is a true celebration of safe work, attended by employees of general contractors, company managers including board directors, and employees of subcontractors and suppliers.

The Agreement is open to new members. As recent years have shown, it is possible to effectively work to improve safety on construction sites while simultaneously competing in tenders.

The operation of the Agreement is supported by the State Labour Inspection, Polish Association of Building Engineers and Technicians, Polish Association of Construction Industry Employers, Polish Chamber of Construction Engineers, and “Budowlani” Trade Union.

Find out more about the Agreement at www.porozumieniedlabezpieczenstwa.pl

To download the document Agreement for Safety Leaflet - click here.