A Register of Legislation to help Companies comply with BS EN ISO 18001

An up-to-date Register of Legislation is a must for those construction companies wishing to comply with BS EN ISO 18001. The latest update to the Construction Health and Safety Manual has an updated register of legislation listing all relevant H&S legislation, and it’s equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including details of the revoked Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989 and Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes Regulations 2010. Also the new mobile site allows subscribers to access information on Health and Safety Legislation on the move via their phone or tablet. It is important for all those companies working in construction related activities to be aware of the workplace legislation that applies to them. CIP have compiled an exhaustive list of health and safety related legislation that applies to all UK businesses. It is available as a printed list, a pdf document and also as a fully linked document via the online service. The online register links to the UK Government legislation website as well as the relevant HSE ACoP. for companies to use if they need further information and guidance. Suzannah Nichol, Chief Executive of NSCC and a member of the Manual’s Editorial Panel said . “Keeping up to date with the latest health and safety legislation and associated guidance is not always easy. The Construction Health and Safety Manual contains an up to date list of all the relevant documents and also includes practical guidance on what companies of all sizes need to do when preparing for projects and working on site to keep their workforce and activities safe and healthy. Easily laid out, regularly updated and with clear explanations on all aspects of construction work the Manual is a great resource for SME’s within the industry.” Also new to the Manual in the Excavation section, is extended guidance on damage to underground services, and new guidance on Tower Crane Base Design in both the Temporary Works and Work at Height sections. In addition there is updated guidance on the new Timber Regulations and Considerate Constructors Scheme. The Construction Health and Safety Manual provides accurate, current and comprehensive information on all health, safety and environmental issues throughout the construction process. The Manual is written by a panel of fourteen leading H&S professionals working hands-on in the construction industry, who give of their time and expertise voluntarily. A senior inspector of the Health and Safety Executive also sits on the panel and all material published is channeled through the HSE to ensure accuracy. Copies of the ‘Construction Health and Safety Manual’ are available to order from Construction Industry Publications (CIP). The hard copy and CD-Rom cost £250 each and the six-monthly updates, £53.50 each. An online service is also available at www.cip-bluebook.com, offering companies single user and multi-user licences. CIP are giving potential subscribers a no obligation, free month’s trial to try out the online Manual for themselves. Tel: 0870 078 4400