Health and safety in refurbishment involving demolition and structural instability

Research Report 204

Health and Safety Executive, 2004
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Research Report

Abstract

Identifies the main factors associated with health and safety issues on refurbishment sites and investigates the strategies adopted during refurbishment works involving demolition activities. A comparison between the practices in the UK and Italy was undertaken and a checklist for proactive management of health and safety on refurbishment projects was prepared. Based on the project’s findings recommendations are made for further research and for improvements in the industry practices.

History

This document may not reflect current standards and regulations but is available for reference only.

ISBN

9780717628209

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building maintenance
  • Special subject areas
  • Refurbishment
  • Construction operations
  • Demolition
  • Health and safety

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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