Construction Safety Handbook

by V.J.Davies (Author), K.Tomasin (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $3.25

  This book is an essential guide for all construction industry professionals, whose duty it is to preserve the health, safety and welfare of others by effective design and management.The authors describe the most common hazards of construction work and how to reduce the consequent risks. They explain the essential details of construction safety law, the organisational basis for implementing health and safety policies, and duties under current safety regulations.This edition has been fully revised to incorporate developments in construction methods and new legislative requirements.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $3.25

  The accident record of the construction industry is one of the worst in Britain. This book is a guide to safety for all those in the industry to whom the duty of care in design and construction management applies. It gives advice on health and safety and analyzes the problems and their solutions. The authors explain the intricacies of the law, the safety duties of management to enforce the law and the organizational basis for implementing health and safety policies. They stress the importance of giving staff information and training in safety, using protective clothing and safety equipment and ensuring a knowledge of first aid. They also emphasize that, in construction, safety is everybody's responsibility.