Hong Kong Construction - Safety Management and the Law

Abstract

This book provides a comprehensive and practical review of site safety practices in Hong Kong. It highlights legislative changes including the legal process relating to site safety, and a series of techniques and systems which can be used to assist in the management of the site safety process. The book includes a discussion of techniques such as risk assessments and method statements and how they can be used to manage safety within the construction industry, and the impact of government initiatives to improve safety performance. The book introduces the organisations involved in legislating, implementing and enforcing site safety measures, and discusses the skills, training and work practices of construction site workers in Hong Kong.