DANGEROUS practices at Mole Valley construction sites are being targeted as inspectors visit locations across the district over the next few weeks.
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will make unannounced visits to ensure high-risk activity, such as working at height, are being managed to a satisfactory standard.
From 2011 to 2012, three workers were killed while working in construction in Surrey, Kent and Sussex and 213 were seriously injured. Nationally there were 49 deaths and more than 2,800 major injuries.
Emma Stiles, principal inspector for HSE's South East construction division, said: "Death and injury continue to result from avoidable incidents and it is largely those engaged in refurbishment and repair work who are failing to step up to the mark. Poor management of risks and a lack of awareness of responsibilities are unacceptable.
"In many cases simple changes to working practices can make all the difference, and can even save lives.
"Therefore if we find evidence that workers are being unnecessarily put at risk we will take strong action."
The inspections are taking place from now until March 15.