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

Health and Safety Executive, 2009
Safe use of vehicles on construction sites. A guide for clients, designers, contractors, managers and workers involved with construction transport Download document

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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.

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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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