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Windproof construction site walls

At the beginning of the year, we were painfully reminded that wind is more than just an annoying whim of the weather.

A few weeks ago, there was an accident in Switzerland in which a noise barrier that had been knocked over by the wind hit and injured a person walking past. The noise barrier consisted of wooden planks attached to "New Jersey elements" and was not anchored.

Please discuss the Safety Alert attached and take action. Closed fences, noise barriers and grids with windproof hangings (e.g. posters with tarpaulins) must be anchored.

Thank you for your help and best regards

Felix Akeret Global Head Safety