Designing for safety: the buck stops where?
Series: New Civil Engineer ; 25 November 2004, 24-27(4)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Looks at new research by the "New Civil Engineer" which shows there is still a great deal of confusion or complacency over what can be achieved and who is responsible for taking the lead. Attitudes to health and safety were examined amongst a sample of designers, contractors and clients. Results showed 87% said designers could do more to boost safety, but only 8% believed most accidents on site were down to poor design. The HSE was thought to be in a position to help designers understand their responsibilities to safety by 72% of the sample. Concludes most accidents cannot be put down to a single cause and are usually a combination of design, site issues and bad luck. Graphs and diagrams.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68541 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128438-1001 |
Looks at new research by the "New Civil Engineer" which shows there is still a great deal of confusion or complacency over what can be achieved and who is responsible for taking the lead. Attitudes to health and safety were examined amongst a sample of designers, contractors and clients. Results showed 87% said designers could do more to boost safety, but only 8% believed most accidents on site were down to poor design. The HSE was thought to be in a position to help designers understand their responsibilities to safety by 72% of the sample. Concludes most accidents cannot be put down to a single cause and are usually a combination of design, site issues and bad luck. Graphs and diagrams.