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Document ID (ISN)108483
CIS number 08-868
ISSN - Serial title 1287-7778 - Prévention BTP
Year 2008
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Sagot F.
Title Enterprises faced with the problem of hazardous construction sites
Original title Les entreprises face aux "chantiers à risques" [in French]
Bibliographic information Feb. 2008, No.104, p.38-47. Illus.
Abstract Asbestos removal demolition and soil remediation operations involve hazards for operators, neighbourhood populations and the environment. To limit these hazards, it is necessary to carry out a preliminary analysis of the existing situation, in view of the fact that regulations require that the possible presence of toxic substances such as lead or asbestos be verified. This analysis allows the operating procedure to be defined (involve specialised companies, set up a confined area, select personal protective equipment). Other aspects covered in this collection of articles on demolition work: permissions and regulatory aspects; training of demolition specialists; sorting and recycling of waste streams; treatment of polluted soils.
Descriptors (primary) construction sites; demolition; plant safety and health organization; construction industry; hazard evaluation
Descriptors (secondary) legal aspects; France; lead and compounds; asbestos removal; separating, sorting; limitation of exposure; permits-to-work; neighbourhood protection; environmental pollution; safe working methods; qualifications; safety training in industry; recycling of materials
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Construction industry and civil engineering
Risk evaluation