Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management

Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management
ISBN-10
0419262105
ISBN-13
9780419262107
Category
Building
Pages
440
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Authors
Helen Lingard, Stephen M. Rowlinson

Description

The number of construction-related injuries worldwide is on the increase, together with the attendant human and financial costs, and measures are being taken to improve the industry's poor track record. This book discusses a number of related issues and should be of interest to anyone working in construction.

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