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Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers: Safety at Construction Sites is a Collective Responsibility

Published March 24, 2026, 09:11
Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers: Safety at Construction Sites is a Collective Responsibility

The Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers (SPOLEMIK) emphasized the collective responsibility for ensuring structural integrity and safety at construction sites. The Association's announcement followed an incident in the Limassol district, where a section of a third-floor roof formwork collapsed during concrete pouring, causing material damage. SPOLEMIK stated that the incident may be due to inadequate sizing or support of the formwork and stressed the importance of proper study, design, installation, supervision, and compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. The Department of Labour Inspection is investigating the cause of the incident.