ABSTRACT

With the increase in legislation and the drive for ever-greater efficiency and accountability, health and safety in construction is becoming an increasingly important subject. This book covers the essential issues that apply specifically to construction projects, including the nature and causes of occupational injury or illness, project organisation and OHS, OHS risk management, OHS legislation, the psychology of OHS, behavioural safety management, using IT to manage OHS, and OHS training.

Numerous case studies illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques, giving practical guidance to the practitioner and putting the issues into context for the student. This book will be of specific interest to clients, project managers, specialist consultants, designers, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.

chapter 1|30 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|53 pages

Occupational health and safety law

chapter 3|33 pages

Organisational issues

chapter 4|40 pages

Systems management of OHS

chapter 5|41 pages

Managing OHS risk

chapter 6|33 pages

Ergonomics in construction

chapter 7|43 pages

The psychology of OHS

chapter 8|18 pages

Behavioural safety management

chapter 9|26 pages

Innovation and IT in OHS management

chapter 10|30 pages

Conclusions