Health and safety in refurbishment involving demolition and structural instability
Research Report 204
Document Status
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
- Refurbishment
- Construction operations
- Building maintenance
- Special subject areas
- 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.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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