Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is construction work -- Construction regulations -- Construction health and safety law and enforcement -- Safety signs -- Electricity and other utilities -- Chemical and biological issues -- Physical hazards -- Welfare facilities -- Demolition -- Work at height -- Traffic flow and management -- Excavations and confined spaces -- Hot works and fire safety -- Accidents and incidents : what causes them -- Reporting and investigating accidents -- Hazards in the workplace -- First aid -- Health and safety policy and responsibilities -- Planning -- Audits and inspections -- Training -- Risk assessment and safe systems of work -- Communication -- Occupational health and health surveillance.