Safe use of vehicles on construction sites. A guide for clients, designers, contractors, managers and workers involved with construction transport
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 144
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
Abstract
Provides practical guidance on how to prevent vehicle accidents on construction sites. Supplies information on planning and managing vehicle operations; selecting and maintaining vehicles and safe driving and working practices. Of use to clients, designers, employers, managers, the self-employed, employees, safety representatives and plant hirers.
History
First published 1998. Second edition 2009. This is a web version of HSG144 (second edition, published 2009). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE's current printed version - produced September 2009. Updated to reflect Construction (design and management) regulations 2007.
ISBN
9780717662913
Subjects
- Mobile plant and other vehicles
- Site safety
- Workplace equipment
- Construction site equipment
- Construction plant
- Special subject areas
- 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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