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More than a third of basement construction projects in London are unsafe, according to new research.
Earlier this month, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors visited 109 sites in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster and Wandsworth.
They took enforcement action at 40 sites and served 76 notices, with four construction projects deemed so dangerous that inspectors were forced to close the sites.
Following the investigation, the HSE has arranged a free awareness event for contractors, project managers and designers involved in basement construction on 19th January 2012 at Wandsworth Town Hall.
HSE principal inspector Andrew Beal said: "Safety standards in many basement projects are well short of acceptable, as our inspection initiative shows.
"Companies constructing basements must not be complacent about the risks. We encourage contractors, project managers and designers, to attend our free event in January and learn from those in the industry who are already working safely."
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