Thursday, November 23, 2006

Construction & demolition sites

In theory, there is nothing different about the hazards and risk associated on a construction site when compared with any other site. However, the nature of activity creates a degree of complexity and accident statistics show how difficult managing safety is.

The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 (CHSW Regulations) cover a wide range of health and safety problems , including:

* The prevention of falls,
* Dropped objects,
* Protecting against collapse of buildings and structures
* Excavations,
* Drowning,
* Provisions for higher risk trades such as roofing, demolition and structural erection.
* Emergency and fire procedures,
* Transport routes.,
* Provision of welfare facilities

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