CONSTRUCTION sites in the West Midlands will be put under the spotlight over the next few weeks as part of a safety drive to reduce the number of workplace deaths and injuries.

Between 2006 and 2011 there were three fatalities and 250 injuries involving fixed or mobile scaffolds in the area.

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will target poor performance on smaller construction and refurbishment sites where scaffolds are in place.

Principal Inspector Jo Anderson, who will be leading th......for the full story register now for free or login below...