Principles of Construction Safety

Written by a highly experienced health and safety practitioner, this book provides a detailed reference on a wide range of health and safety issues for the construction of projects of all sizes and in all countries.

It gives guidance on best practice, including:

• measuring performance and recording information


• developing a safety policy and method statements


• assessing risk


• training and understanding people


• the basics of the construction/environment interface

The book addresses several topics not found in other reference works, discussing techniques of health and safety and basic environmental management as applied to the industry. It uniquely provides 50 quick reference guides setting out solutions to common problems. It also summarises the main UK legal requirements on construction safety and health and includes a number of useful checklists and model forms.

The second edition has been revised to cover the new 2007 CDM Regulations, as well as a range of other detail health and safety regulations and revisions to COSHH Regulations.