Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 150 (rev1) Health and safety in construction
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance on health and safety for everyone involved in construction, refurbishment, maintenance, repair and demolition work. Describes how to set up a construction site and covers the essential elements of construction such as working at heights, groundwork, working in confined spaces, site transport, lifting loads, electricity, fire, and protecting the public.
Document History
Supersedes: HSG 130 - Health and safety for small construction sites. HSG 58 - Evaluation and inspection of buildings and structures. HSG 23 - Safety at power operated mast work platforms. PM 42 - Excavators used as cranes. PM 30 - Suspended access equipment. PM 26 - Safety at lift landings. PM 20 - Cable laid slings and grommets. HSG 150 - Health and safety in construction.
ISBN
9780717621064
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
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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