The construction industry has a distressingly poor safety record; whether measured in absolute terms or alongside other industries. The level of construction safety in a country is influenced by factors such as variations in the labour forces; shifting economies; insurance rates; legal ramifications and the stage of technological development. Yet the problem is a world-wide one; and many of the ways of tackling it can be applied across countries. Effective tools include designing; preplanning; training; management commitment and the development of a safety culture. The introduction and operation of effective safety management systems represents a viable way forwards; but these systems are all too rarely implemented. How can this be done? Should we go back to prescriptive legislation? This book considers these questions by drawing together leading-edge research papers from the proceedings of an international conference conducted by a commission (W099) on Safety and Health on Construction Sites of CIB; the international council of building research organisations.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Architechturally interestingBy yolanda staffordShows the layouts of homes in progressive price ranges. Interesting to see the importance of different rooms at that time.