264 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

264 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

To ensure chartered architects are reaching a high standard of health and safety knowledge and the life safety of building users, the RIBA has introduced an online test based on a comprehensive curriculum to test for competency. This guide is designed to improve industry understanding of issues in accordance with CDM Regulations and prepare architects for the health and safety test. It provides... Read more

Introduction

1. Preparing to Visit Site

2. Undertaking Site Visits

3. Site Hazards

4. Design Risk Management

5. Statute, Guidance, Competence and Codes of Conduct

6. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

7. The Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulations

8. Building Safety Design

Appendix I: Principles of human behaviour during an emergency

Appendix II: Examples of site safety signs

Biography

Dieter Bentley-Gockmann is a Chartered Architect and Director at EPR Architects Limited. Dieter is current chair of the RIBA’s Regulations and Standards advisory group and a member of the RIBA’s Practice and Profession Committee.