Inspecting Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

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The International Labor Organization

Summary Statement

International Labor Organization handbook is designed to help provide information and training for inspectors. It contains information on key safety and health concepts and occupational safety and health issues, including managing an inspection program and performing on-site inspections.
2009

References

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  • International Organisation for Standardisation - ISO (2000a): Quality Management Systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2000).

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  • International Organisation for Standardisation - ISO (2003): Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for quality management in projects (ISO 10006:2003).

  • International Organisation for Standardisation - ISO (2004): Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use (ISO 14001:2004).

  • International Organisation for Standardisation - ISO (2005): Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary (ISO 9000:2005).

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  • Valcárcel, Alberto (2003); “Occupational safety and health management systems in the construction industry: The ILO approach (ILO-OSH 2001)”. CIB-W99. São Paulo, Brazil. Inspecting OSH in the Construction Industry 90

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