One site being considered is a road bridge near Redruth on the A30 after a number of incidents there.

One man fell 150 feet to his death last month. Days later another man was dragged to safety by two police officers at the site.

People in Redruth are asking for better safety measures at the bridge.

Any suicide affects a great many people, including people who did not even know the person Martin

Local councillor Steven Barnes, who knew the man who died last month, said: "We need to get at the source of the problem and get people support early on."

Redruth Town Mayor Keith Dinham said: "We're concerned because of the effects deaths have on the whole community, not just close relatives.

"I don't think it's a specific hot spot, just a convenient place to do it if people are determined."

In terms of more being done at the bridge, Highways Agency Area Manager Malcolm Roberts said any work they could do was affected by road safety budgets, about �1m for 2004, so difficult decisions had to be made.

He said: "What you really have to do is see where you can get the best value for money where you can save most people's lives and make a difference really.

"Our is aim is to make roads safer, as well as make journeys more reliable."

Non-judgemental

However, the Samaritans want to put up signs similar to those on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol giving their number.

Local volunteer Martin, a former director of the charity in the county, said: "We are going to actively talk to one or two local authorities where we feel signs might be beneficial.

"Any suicide affects a great many people, including people who did not even know the person.

"But if people are aware that there is someone they can talk to, someone who doesn't know them, that they can talk to about their innermost feelings without any fear of being judged, I think it could be a positive benefit to many people."