Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management

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, the psychology of OHS, behavioural safety management, using IT to manage OHS, and OHS training.

Numerous case studies illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques, giving practical guidance to the practitioner and putting the issues into context for the student. This book will be of specific interest to clients, project managers, specialist consultants, designers, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Summary

This book addresses an increasingly important area in the construction industry. Case studies are used extensively to illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques.

Product details

• Authors: Helen Lingard, Helen (Ark Consulting Lingard, Lingard Helen, Steve Rowlinson, Rowlinson Steve
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.07.2017
• EAN: 9781138103191
• ISBN: 978-1-138-10319-1
• No. of pages: 460
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Construction & heavy industry, Health & safety issues, Health and safety in the workplace, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Construction and heavy industry