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A Guide to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in Design and Construction by Construction Industry Research and Information Association is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is A Guide to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in Design and Construction about?

Many of the materials and chemicals used on construction sites can present health hazards. It is imperative that site workers and managers are aware of the possible dangers and the precautions that must be taken. This book informs the user about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1988, which impose certain requirements on the storage, handling and use of chemicals. It gives guidance on implementing the regulations within the construction environment, with cross-references to specific regulations governing lead and asbestos. Clients and designers at an early stage in preparing specifications will find the schedule of hazardous substances in the appendix particularly helpful, as will others looking for alternatives. The book also contains basic information for use in an emergency when no expert advice is readily to hand

Who reads A Guide to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in Design and Construction?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Construction Industry Research and Information Association
Publisher
Construction Industry Research and Information Association, T. Telford Publications,Construction Industry Research & Information Association (CIRIA)
Published
1993
Language
EN
ISBN
9780727719799
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Technology, Political Science, Mathematics

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