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Sid the Melon Promotes Safety to Schools (posted 11 Mar)
J Breheny Contractors Ltd has produced a new safety DVD featuring a watermelon, for schools and other youth groups.
The 6½ minute film was produced in-house by the Health and Safety Department and is narrated by Training Officer Ian Lawes. His son Ryan plays the part of a trespasser but the real star of the show is Sid the Melon who, throughout the film, is drowned, burnt, suffocated, dropped from height and squashed. Sid’s misadventures illustrate the hidden dangers of construction sites and the possible consequences for anyone tempted to break in. Although the film is not designed to frighten children and even has its lighter moments, the image of Sid splattered on the ground, impaled or on fire, with the accompanying screams, cries and squelching noises, should convince anyone to keep well away.
The DVD will be available after the school Easter holidays. These will be distributed to schools near to Breheny sites and shortly available to watch on the website
Safety Campaign Results in 50% Reduction in AFR (posted 06 Mar)
Breheny’s push towards improving safety on site has resulted in a 50% drop in the Accident Frequency Rate over the last two years. An integrated safety campaign was instigated by Construction Director, Trevor Stiff, and Health and Safety Manager, Brian Lee in 2006 and the ultimate target of zero incidents is now well within sight. Key components of the campaign include:
- Safety Memoranda
- Improved awareness of the “Safety Hotline”
- Continuously updated and varied poster campaigns
- New multi language Safety DVDs/toolbox talks, filmed and produced in-house
- Additional general safety awareness and specialist safety training
- Increased provision of NVQs in construction and site management
In addition, safety glasses are now compulsory on all sites and new uniforms, which include high visibility trousers, have been issued to everyone working on site.
A safety dvd for schools and youth groups is currently in production. This will be distributed to all schools near Breheny sites and available to view on the website.
Sunrise Scheme wins Regeneration Award (posted 20 Feb)
The Waveney Sunrise Scheme has been awarded “Best Regeneration Project” by Coast Magazine.
The £14.7m scheme was designed to create an “Urban Renaissance” in Lowestoft, transforming the infrastructure and environmental image of Lowestoft’s town centre and seafront.
Improvements include:
• development of high quality public spaces;
• enhancement of 79,936 sqm of public space;
• over 180 trees planted and new street furniture installed;
• refurbishment of eight prominent old buildings;
• new and refurbished commercial floor space
As a direct result of the scheme and partnership initiatives with the business community, 53 new businesses have been created, with 490 additional new jobs. Tourist numbers increased by 142,000 before the scheme was even completed.
Projects highlighted for the award include:
Royal Plain Fountains (Click here for more information)
Traffic Management and Environmental Improvements
Commercial Building Refurbishment Grants
Paul Moss, Project Manager of the Waveney Sunrise Scheme said “It’s congratulations to all involved. Breheny’s approach and drive to achieve was a major factor in a successful outcome”.
With a circulation of 36,000, Coast Magazine "celebrates all that is unique about Britain’s coastline". The judging panel for the awards included eight high-profile coastal experts, including Jonathan Shaw, minister for marine, landscape and rural affairs.