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Avoiding structural collapses in refurbishment: a decision support system

Research Report 463

Health and Safety Executive, 2006
Avoiding structural collapses in refurbishment: a decision support system

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Research Report

Abstract

Describes background to the research, key issues in structural refurbishment, rationale for, as well as development and evaluation of, the Refurbishment Process Model, and the resulting development and evaluation of the Decision Support System. Builds on the recommendations made in an earlier research project, Research Report 204 (HSE, 2004).

History

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

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Refurbishment
  • Special subject areas
  • Building maintenance
  • 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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