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.
This text also: Provides new and non-traditional ways of thinking about H&S Focuses on technological, organizational, and cultural integration Offers a multi-disciplinary perspective provided by an internationally recognized research team ...
new Regulation is made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and replaces all 36 existing regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983 , the Construction Safety Act 1971 , and Part 3 of the Factories ...
This book provides the knowledge, understanding and guidance to the CDM regulations that students in particular will need when they start working in the industry. It links in with the CIOB Education Framework at levels 2 and 3.
This book, which is the first compendium of research into construction H&S issues in developing countries, adds considerable insight into the field and presents innovative solutions to help address poor H&S in construction in developing ...
Construction engineering works, Construction works, Building sites, Safety measures, Occupational safety, Health and safety management, Project management, Construction workers, Building and Construction
This book draws together leading-edge research papers from the proceedings of an international conference conducted by a commission (W099) on Safety and Health on Construction Sites of CIB, the international council of building research.
This book provides a unique resource for all those who construct or procure the construction of projects of all sizes and in all countries and for clients who need to keep abreast of their own and their contractors' responsibilities.
This book outlines potential hazards and explains how to mitigate or prevent them in construction.
The book covers all the essential elements of health and safety management in construction including the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards.
"It goes a long way in mapping out the agenda for health and safety professionals in this most dangerous and populous industry." Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Derby, United Kingdom Changes...