Water and construction safety
Raising safety awareness is an integral part of our education programmes.
Water Safety 
Visit our water safety page for more information on the dangers of swimming in reservoirs and open water.
Construction Safety
Construction sites are not playgrounds
Do you know where your children are?
Schools over and the children are out playing. The question is, do you know where? To most children a construction site is the ultimate playground but every year young people are killed and injured on construction sites.
The facts:
Over the past decade, 16 children have been killed whilst playing on construction sites, and over 800 more seriously injured.
Key dangers on construction sites:
| Falls from height |
Deep excavations |
Heavy machinery / plant |
| Building materials |
Confined spaces |
Deep water |
Protect your children:
- Are there any construction sites local to where you live, if so ensure your children are aware of the dangers!
- Construction sites are not playgrounds no matter how inviting they may seem.
- Get on-line at home with your children and take a look at the link below.
For further information and packs for schools are available on the HSE website.