Guide to good practice for site safety. HS1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Offers guidance on working practices that will ensure the health and safety of those working in or managing construction sites is considered at all times. The various sections details your responsibilities, general aspects of site safety and then more specific topics are covered.
History
Supersedes 2017 edition. Rebranded from the HVCA version published in 2007: JS 1 Worksafe - guide to site safety. First published in 1969 as the H and V safety guide. Complementary publication to JS19 Worksafe - safety facts, 2007. Ref JS/1.
ISBN
0903783576
Subjects
- Health and safety
- Site safety
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
A trade organisation meeting the needs of building engineering services contractors involved with design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, control and management of engineering systems and services in buildings. It was established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers and has been through a few name changes since, including: Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) and from 2012 it was the known as the Building and Engineering Services Association (BES).
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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