Balfour Beatty PLC was featured on BBC Radio Surrey's breakfast show, discussing its efforts to protect site workers from the risks of UV radiation. The company has installed sunscreen dispensers on sites such as the M25 Junction 10 improvement project to address the disproportionate impact of UV radiation on construction workers. Robert Cheeseman, Head of Occupational Health at Balfour Beatty, emphasized the importance of raising awareness and education to prevent health risks, stating, "42% of occupation skin cancer cases are in construction even though we're only 8% of the workforce, so UV radiation is a big risk out there that we want to protect our people from."
Balfour Beatty is fully committed to protecting the physical and mental health of its people and has joined industry organizations such as the Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) and the Mates in Mind program to eradicate ill-health and diseases caused by exposure to health hazards in the construction industry. The company's dedication to health and safety is evident in its involvement in critical infrastructure projects worldwide, including Hinkley Point C, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
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