Between 20 February and 16 March the HSE will be undertaking an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
Inspectors will be visiting sites where refurbishment or repair works are being carried out.
This, the HSE say, is part of a national month-long drive to improve standards in one of the Britain's most dangerous industries.
The inspectors will primarily focus on such high-risk activities as working at height and also 'good order', for example ensuring sites are clean and tidy with clear access routes.
The initiative is intended to remind those working in construction that poor standards are unacceptable, and could result in enforcement action.
Philip White, HSE Chief Inspector of Construction, commented:
“The refurbishment sector continues to be the most risky for construction workers, all too often straightforward practical precautions are not considered and workers are put at risk.
“In many cases simple changes to working practices can make all the difference,” he added.
