Persimmon West Scotland discuss construction site safety with school pupils

Enthralled pupils at a Lanarkshire school hosted local construction experts to talk about health and safety.

Representatives from home-builder Persimmon West Scotland paid a visit to St Barbara’s Primary in Muirhead to discuss the importance of being careful and aware around construction sites with students and staff.

The company is creating their Royale Meadows development in Muirhead, just along the road from the school.

Persimmon construction manager Laurence Watson and customer care manager, and local parent, Claire Eadie spoke to pupils about what is involved in building new homes and highlighted the importance of staying a safe distance from construction sites.

As part of the visit, pupils were given copies of Cones and Building Homes – a children’s book commissioned by Persimmon to teach youngsters about health and safety, and introduce them to the world of work in the construction sector.

Laurence Watson told Lanarkshire Live: “Health and safety is a top priority for us, which is why it was great to have the opportunity to visit St Barbara’s and talk to pupils about what happens on a construction site and the importance of staying safe.

“The pupils were a credit to their school, and I hope the books we donated will inspire some of them to think about a career in construction in the future.”

Persimmon’s Royale Meadows development recently launched its show home; for further information on the development, as well as time limited deals, head online.

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