Tag: schoolchildren
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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Site supervisor fined after exposing schoolchildren to asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work. Adrian Barraclough, 54, was working as a site supervisor during the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol in May 2023. He cut through asbestos insulating board using a circular…