GWU calls for improved safety for construction workers

The GWU said today that it agreed with the new construction site regulations, announced yesterday, but felt they should also include provisions to improve the safety of construction workers.

The union pointed out that the construction industry accounted for the biggest number of occupational accidents. The new regulations should feature stricter standards for occupational health and safety, with the working conditions of the construction workers being listed, the union said.

The union said it otherwise agreed with the new regulations, aimed at averting damages to third parties. The new regulations would bring about greater seriousness and control on construction sites, the union said.