An introductory construction health and safety text will change the way that entry-level South African, and health and safety practitioners elsewhere, see the subject. This foundational text is a must-read and an excellent addition to all practitioners’ and academic reference material when navigating the construction health and safety space. The text is a blend of research-based theory and industry-based practice which will assist in meeting good standards in the workplace for those just entering the field after graduating from college or university, or even the seasoned practitioner who needs a refresher. A selective range of foundational subject areas relating to construction health and safety is covered in the text. Areas generally not well managed on construction sites, specifically in the field of occupational health, are extremely important in managing employee wellbeing, primary health care and limiting occupational diseases. The author has included his knowledge, and decades of experience in construction health and safety across many countries, into this introductory text.

Chapter 1: Legal Principles

Chapter 2: Statutory Requirements: The Act

Chapter 3: Statutory Requirements: The Regulations

Chapter 4: Responsibilities of Construction Process Stakeholders

Chapter 5: Culture and Leadership

Chapter 6: Managing Construction Health and Safety

Chapter 7: Managing Common Construction Safety Hazards

Chapter 8: Managing Common Construction Health Hazards

Chapter 9: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Mitigation