Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction

Following the successful format and structure of the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, this book covers the specific challenges faced by the construction industry as well as the basics of occupational safety and health in general. It fully covers the syllabus of the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health. The text is easy to read, highly illustrated in full color, and supported with checklists, report forms and record sheets used currently in the industry. Students are supported with end of chapter questions, a study skills chapter and specimen assignments including specimen answers. The third edition has been updated in line with recent changes in legislation including CDM 2007. NEBOSH Cert. in Construction Safety & Health Students; degree courses/ HND/ HNC in Construction & the Built Environment, Construction Design & Management, or gen. mgmt. construction. Building & civil eng. professionals: Site managers & agents; CDM duty holders; Construction designers & architects; Planning supervisors. H&S professionals.