ABSTRACT

Construction Regulations ~ these are Statutory Instruments made under the Factories Acts of 1937 and 1961 and come under the

umbrella of the Health and Safety at Work etc., Act 1974. They set out the minimum legal requirements for construction works and relate primarily to the health, safety and welfare of the work force. The requirements contained within these documents must therefore be taken into account when planning construction

operations and during the actual construction period. Reference should be made to the relevant document for specific requirements but the broad areas covered can be shown thus:-