Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential property owner and manager and developer of Berewood, and P.J Carey (Construction) Ltd. (“Careysâ€) commenced work on the Berewood development in Waterlooville during June 2013. Both Grainger plc and Careys have maintained their commitment to developing a sustainable community at Berewood and continue to carry out their social responsibilities at the site.
Public footpaths straddle the development and there is a temptation for local children to leave the footpaths and explore the surroundings, and this poses a challenge for the on-site teams. It was considered by all that machinery and site activity could potentially be a cause of great interest and possible danger to the children who attend local schools, including Berewood Primary School...
Therefore, a meeting was arranged between Careys and Sue Patrick, Head teacher at Berewood Primary School, regarding the site and its potential appeal for the children who live locally. It was felt that some of the children, based on previous experiences, may not be able to resist the urge to visit it during the Christmas holidays, when the site was closed and unattended.
Following the meeting it was subsequently agreed that Careys, in conjunction with Grainger, would visit the school on Monday 15th December, prior to the start of the Christmas holidays, to speak to the children about safety. The children were divided into two groups to be shown a detailed video explaining the dangers and potential hazards associated with a building site.
Sid Chattaway, Carey Site Safety Advisor, comments, “The safety video was received with great enthusiasm by the children, and Mrs. Patrick was satisfied that the messages of danger and avoidance would be heeded by the children during the festive period and in the future.â€