Research Report 148 Case for CDM: better safer design - a pilot study

Publication Year

2003

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

The construction sector remains one of the highest risk sectors in the UK. Previous research has concluded that there is concern in the construction industry that there has been limited success in securing safer designs. It is reported that "The opportunities to design out hazards are not being exploited to the full". Surveys have also reported that designers are not always fully aware of how they can reduce construction hazards by changing the design of structures. This project identified simple examples of how designers have significantly improved construction safety and reduced costs and programme time. These examples are illustrated, and can be used to raise awareness of how designers can achieve better, safer and cheaper construction. The case studies show that the main factor in achieving safer design is forethought and an appreciation of buildability issues. The examples do not entail specialist technology.

ISBN

9780717627332

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