Helping young people stay safe around construction areas

The McLaughlin & Harvey team has been visiting primary and secondary schools across the local area to talk to young people about staying safe around construction sites.

Almost 1,000 pupils have taken part in the construction safety sessions so far, helping young people understand the potential dangers of entering active work areas and why safety measures are in place.

The visits also provide an opportunity for pupils to learn more about the Whitesands Project and the work taking place within their community.

At the heart of each session is one simple message:

Stop, Look and Stay Away.

By making the message easy to remember, the team hopes to encourage young people to make safe choices and understand why construction areas should never be entered without permission.