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Document ID (ISN)52604
CIS number 89-1510
ISSN - Serial title 0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur
Year 1988
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Albertz R.
Title Safety at construction sites through coordinators
Original title Sicherheit am Bau durch Koordination [in German]
Bibliographic information 1988, Vol.19, No.5, p.20-22, 24-25. Illus.
Abstract The accident risk on construction sites is enhanced by the presence of various different firms. In the Federal Republic of Germany the appointment of a safety coordinator is required by law. His tasks pertain to equipment, traffic, first-aid, occupational hygiene, power supply, lighting, telecommunications, scaffolds, dangerous and hazardous substances and personal protective measures on the construction site.
Descriptors (primary) construction sites; responsibilities; safety officers; safety planning
Descriptors (secondary) occupational safety; legislation; construction industry; Germany (Federal Republic of)
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Safety programmes