1st Edition
Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management
460 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
458 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
460 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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With the increase in legislation and the drive for ever-greater efficiency and accountability, health and safety in construction is becoming an increasingly important subject. This book covers the essential issues that apply specifically to construction projects, including the nature and causes of occupational injury or illness, project organisation and OHS, OHS risk management, OHS legislation,... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Occupational Health and Safety Law 3. Organizational Issues 4. Systems Management of OHS 5. Managing OHS Risk 6. Ergonomics in Construction 7. The Psychology of OHS 8. Behavioural Safety Management 9. Innovation and IT in OHS Management 10. Conclusions
Biography
Dr Helen Lingard was formerly Lecturer in Construction Management at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Professor Steve Rowlinson is a Lecturer in the Department of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Hong Kong.
"A very structured and extremely well researched book... Buy it and have it on your shelf, but don't let the dust gather on it."
- Building Engineer magazine
