... to the needs of this building user group. It also suggests the need for evidence-based research to identify and substantiate inclusion of their needs in future building regulation. Research limitations/implications – There may be unpublished research and/or discussion covering the topic not retrievable...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Asbestos Health and safety Regulations Asbestos Licensing Regulations Keywords Asbestos,Health and safety, Regulations The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has agreed to propose to Ministers amendment regulations to refocus...

... the extemal regulatory environment to ensure the health and safety of its citizens. In terms of disaster prevention, there may be little a government can do to prevent disasters without becoming unduly intrusive. However, a government can provide a system of regulations that provides a safe external...

.... Many of today’s building regulations originated in response to catastrophic events such as building collapse, fire and loss of life. Building codes are comprehensive systems of regulations, stated in terms of measured performance, that define safety requirements. They cover many aspects of the built...

... of how to deal with government agencies and all kinds of regulations and inspections. The hospital facility must cope with the idea of being open 25 hours a day, and having staff to control 365 days a year. A modern health‐care facility is one of the most complex, costly and challenging buildings...

... and safety Management Noise Regulations Working conditions “Nothing we do is so important or so urgent that we cannot spare the time to do it safely.” Phrases such as this are in existence and on display in the reception areas of many multinational companies. These displays,having been signed...

...John Hall As a result of European and British Court changes, together with domestic legislation, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) apply to many instances where service contracts change hands. Facilities managers must be aware of when the regulations may...

... the assessing and how often. Finally, outlines an assessment action plan. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Assessment Computer screens Computer workstations Contingency planning Ergonomics Regulations Risk management VDUs Working conditions This is the last of three articles on the Health...

...Bill Hirst Argues for the introduction of better fire standards as a response to the withdrawal of The Fire Precautions (Places of Work) Regulations 1992 which were due to come into effect in January of this year. Proposes that introducing better standards offers many benefits and would...

...Tom Stewart The second of three articles contrasts new regulations with existing legislation with regard to VDU use and laws for health and safety. Shows that there is little new to be added but the regulations are made much clearer. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Computers Ergonomics Health...

...Tom Stewart Explains the health and safety directives and regulations and suggests the kinds of action that employers should be taking to ensure compliance. Suggests that the increased pace of modern office work puts health and safety in the office on management′s agenda, and points out...

...McKenna & Co. Discusses the six new sets of regulations which were introduced with effect from 1 January 1993 regarding health and safety measures in the EC (although many of these are re‐enacted UK requirements). Goes on to explore further the ramifications of certain requirements for the UK...

...David Tong Expresses the fear that the implementation of the new Display Screen Equipment (VDU) Regulations will ignore the wider environmental issues and reduce workplace ergonomics to the “single issue”, thereby reproducing the mistakes of the 1980s, such as emphasis on artificial lighting...

...Bernard Dukes Deals with the Electricity at Work Regulations, which have been in force since April 1990. Their introduction was necessitated by, inter alia, the unscrupulousness and incompetence prevalent amongst suppliers and installers of electrical appliances. Seeks to clarify some...