Safety of Repair Maintenance Minor Alteration and Addition (RMAA) Works

<p>Safety of RMAA works is an almost uncharted topic of rising importance internationally. Small construction contractors are particularly dependant on RMAA work especially during times of recession and they undertake more risks on these jobs than large companies do. This book is based on unique international research and consultancy projects which detail investigate and suggest solutions to the specific challenges of safety in RMAA works based on case studies.</p><p></p><p>Starting with an overview of safety in the wider construction industries of developed countries the first half of this book also provides a comprehensive summary of relevant rules regulations and the resulting safety performances. The systems in the UK US and Hong Kong are described and contrasted giving the reader an understanding of how different regulatory approaches have yielded a variety of results. From this solid introduction specific problems observed in RMAA work are examined through case studies with reference to the underlying cultural and demographic factors and a variety of practical engineering and management solutions are explored. </p><p></p><p>This important and practical international work is essential reading for postgraduate students of health and safety in construction construction project management or construction in developing countries as well as policy-makers and construction project managers. </p>