Construction safety questions and answers
Subtitle: a practical approach
By: Pat Perry
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780727732330
Subjects: Construction industry; Safety measures
Description: Aimed at those responsible for construction site safety, this volume follows a question and answer format. It covers new legislation whilst referring to HSE guidance notes and approved codes of practice. Comprehensive in content, everything is covered from fire safety to handling hazardous chemicals.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Legal overview; title: Risk assessments; title: Management of health and safety and the application of CDM regulations; title: Site welfare facilities; title: Access and egress to site; title: Vehicles and transport; title: Excavations; title: Working at heights; title: Electrical safety; title: Hazardous substances; title: Personal protective equipment; title: Manual handling; title: Fire safety; title: Appendices.