Principles of Construction Safety
Published on 26. March 2001
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-632-05682-8 (ISBN)
Description
Changes in law and best practice in construction safety make it difficult for the construction professional to keep up with current thinking and requirements. Covering occupational health issues and the environmental impact of construction as well as mainstream 'safety', this book is a unique resource for those who construct, or procure the construction of projects of all sizes and in all countries.
Reviews / Votes
"The author draws upon his lifetime experience in construction-related health and safety to provide the information and the background material important for a full understanding of the issues involved. This book is aimed at every participant in the construction industry needing information and guidance on current and future best practice." from the Foreword by Sir Frank Lampl, President, Bovis Lend Lease "a vast amount of information is contained ..concise, well written ... an impressive and very satisfactory work." The RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal "full of valuable advice and practical help in the form of checklists, assessment criteria and so on.... a fine addition to safety publications." Construction ManagerMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1107 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05682-8 (9780632056828)
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Allan St John Holt
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Content
Introduction; Part 1 Construction Safety Management - Fundamentals; Where are we now?; Measuring performance & recording information; Techniques of construction safety management; The Safety policy; Assessing the risks; Control strategies for construction work; The Health and Safety plan; Training; Meetings; Understanding people; Joint consultation; Access to information; Part 2 Environment, Health and Safety Issues - Construction and the environment; Construction hazards and solutions; Quick reference guide; Part 3 Legal Requirements - Construction Health and safety law; Index