Fire safety in construction. 3rd edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 168

Health and Safety Executive, 2022
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Discusses fire prevention and safety if one occurs. Applies to all construction projects. Relevant to those who develop, manage and apply safety standards on site.

History

Supersedes HSG168 'Fire safety in construction. Guidance for clients, designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks. 2nd edition' (HSE, 2011). First published 1997. Second edition published 2010. Third edition published 2022.

ISBN

9780717667246

Subjects

  • Site management
  • Fire
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire protection
  • Legal issues and management
  • Construction operations

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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