Delivering London 2012: health and safety

Abstract

This paper describes the challenge of managing health and safety during construction of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The workforce on the Olympic Park site in east London peaked at 12 000 and a total of 30 000 people will have worked on the project through its lifetime. Through careful planning, implementation of strategies with a proven track record and clear leadership, the Olympic Delivery Authority managed to achieve an accident frequency rate comparable to the average for all British employment, significantly better than the construction sector. The project's health programme also provided a degree of care and campaigning not previously experienced in construction.