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Construction workers call for bosses' to stand trial as HSE finds over half of building sites unsafe
Watchdog investigation closes down 13 unsafe building sites, hands 85 enforcement notices and warns 201 others

Workers demanded that bosses stand trial yesterday after a safety inspection blitz revealed that over half of construction sites across Britain were dodging safety laws. 

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections visited 560 building sites in a two-week investigation and found that over half were dangerous for workers. 

Workers were exposed to killer silica dust and other hazardous substances that cause respiratory problems.

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