... of defect resolution. It underscores the need for systemic reforms that extend beyond technical compliance to improve post-occupancy defect management, strengthen governance and ensure housing quality and safety are maintained throughout the building lifecycle. Australian apartment residents living...

...Fredrick Simpeh; Solomon Adisa Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a guide for managing the provision of on-campus student housing facilities (SHFs) security and safety measures. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a mixed-method approach; the questionnaire was used...

...Aghahowa Enoma; Stephen Allen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the findings from a research project seeking to develop and test a set of key performance indicators for airport facility management, with particular focus on safety and security. Design/methodology/approach A case...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Internet Safety Environment Asbestos Legislation OHS provides authoritative on-line index Keywords: Internet, Safety, Environment, Asbestos, Legislation Proposed changes for the amendment of legislation concerning asbestos have triggered...

... Limited 2002 --> Building maintenance Safety Disabled people Legislation Otis calls for more clarity on the impact of the DDA Keywords: Building maintenance, Safety,Disabled people, Legislation Otis, the lift and escalator manufacturer, recently announced the results...

... and indicators of occupation, security and automation, which is aimed at productivity and satisfaction for the users and occupants of these office buildings. Performance measurement Office management Office layout Safety User satisfaction Brazil At the end of this century, besides the growth...

... Buildings Safety European Standards French innovation leads to less lightning damage Keywords: Buildings, Safety, European Standards Every year in France there are two million lightning strikes, killing or injuring 50 people, several thousand animals, and causing 15,000 fires...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Safety Heating/ventilation HSC appeals to consumers to "tell us what you think" Keywords: Safety, Heating/ventilation A new consultation exercise by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) on improving both domestic and commercial gas...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Electricity Safety Testing sockets for electrical power Keywords: Electricity, Safety The installation and maintenance of electricity supplies are a potentially deadly task and require considerable training and safe work practices...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Lifts Safety Premises owners and occupiers face tougher responsibilities Keywords: Lifts, Safety Building owners and managers are facing greater responsibilities under new stringent lift inspection guidelines, says Otis Plc, the UK's...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Electricity Safety Keywords Electricity, Safety The installation and maintenance of electricity supplies are a potentially deadly task and require considerable training and safe work practices. It is frequently necessary to test whether...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Risk management Safety A Secure and Safer Workplace Keywords Risk management, Safety A Secure and Safer Workplace is a valuable handbook for businesses, which has recently been updated in association with Northumbria...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Accidents Preventive maintenance Safety DSMA's Pocket Guide to Site Safety Keywords Accidents,Preventive maintenance, Safety A handy pocket guide to site safety is now available to all fitters and installers of industrial...

...Alan Waring Policy, objectives and strategy comprise the “front‐end” components of a successful health and safety management system (SMS) which every employer should set up. The particular strategy represents the focus of attention over a defined period of time, typically 1‐5 years, and determines...

... service provider conflict of interest; overdependence on outside firms for critical functions; cost escalations in long‐term partnerships; difficulty in obtaining employee loyalty and dedication; vicarious liability for actions of a non‐employee; Occupational Safety and Health...

... hazards. However, the key element is the first question, identifying what can go wrong. The classic mistake in safety risk estimation or financial forecasting is to concentrate on producing accurate figures for the other two questions, but to overlook some major possibility. One example from my own...

... not be as expensive as the Government supposed. Concludes that in fact the benefits, such as improved fire safety, reduced insurance premiums etc., should outweigh the costs. Other specific legislation, largely enforced by local authorities,relates to specific types of premises and specific items, e.g. Petrol...