Construction Safety Engineering Principles

Construction Safety Engineering Principles equips you with step-by-step methodology for identifying and controlling potencial hazards before construction begins. Safety expert David MacCollum presents examples of the 50 most common construction hazards, showing how they can be eliminated by means of proven design techniques and technologies. He explains how to prevent falls from elevations with safe access systems, get rid of blind zones behind mobile equipment, utilize control systems that cannot be unintentionally activated, avoid crane accidents, and much more.

Packed with detailed illustrations, Construction Safety Engineering Principles enables you to: Design and plan safer construction sites for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Correct safety problems before construction begins. Dramatically reduce costly work injuries and job delays. Increase productivity and create a more cost-effective project.

Author:
David V. MacCollum

Publisher:
McGraw Hill Professional - 2007