Best practice in health and safety

ICE actively promotes best practice across the world of civil engineering and the Health and Safety Expert Panel has compiled a list of best practice documents and guidance notes related to this specialism.

These documents represent current best practice for civil engineers, and will be updated as and when further examples or new practices are identified.

If you would like to submit further documentation for consideration for inclusion on this list, or have any questions, then please contact carolina.paulsen@ice.org.uk.

Please note that the opinions expressed in best practice publications appearing on this website are solely the opinions of the respective authors, and do not represent the views or advice of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

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Handbook of Tunnel Fire Safety, 2nd Edition

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Handbook of Tunnel Fire Safety. This guideis the first book to span the spectrum of state-of-the-art knowledge in tunnel fire safety science and engineering.

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  • Last updated: 26 MARCH 2013

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  • Associated Societies , Education , Ground engineering , Health and safety

Noise and vibration from road and rail

With increasing transport requirements, the promotion of urban regeneration and higher housing quality expectations, noise and vibration issues have to be carefully addressed when building new infrastructure or undertaking developments next to existing transportation infrastructure.

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  • Last updated: 26 MARCH 2013

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  • Associated Societies , Health and safety , Transport

So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable

A review of, and commentary on the legal requirement to exercise a duty. So Far As Is Reasonably Pracitcable with specific regard to designers in the construction industry.

  • Document type: Report
  • Last updated: 22 JANUARY 2013

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  • Health and safety

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - duty holder roles and impact

In co-ordination with the Health and Safety Executive and ICE, this document has been produced in an effort to promote the lessons learned from the delivery of London 2012 and the effectiveness of of the CDM 2007.

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  • Last updated: 5 SEPTEMBER 2012

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  • Health and safety , Learning Legacy

Safe access for maintenance and repair: Guidance for designers, 2nd Edition (2009)

The purpose of this document is to assist designers by providing best practice guidance aimed specifically at designing for safe maintenance and repair. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 require designers to give careful consideration to risks to workers and others throug....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

How much noise do you make? A guide to assessing and managing noise on construction sites

This pocket guide tackles an aspect of construction that can cause the greatest damage to good relations with the general public. Excessive noise is also a significant hazard for site workers. The threat of restrictions and legal action from local authorities, the Health and Safety Executive and....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

CDM 2007 - Workplace “in-use” guidance for designers

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (known as CDM2007) affect all construction work of any significance. The Regulations place duties upon all designers and this guide is designed to assist in fulfilling those duties with respect to Construction Work. CDM2007 builds upon ea....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

CDM 2007 - Construction work sector guidance for designers

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM2007) applies to construction work undertaken in the UK and for all projects the designers has duties under CDM. This guide helps any person or organisation acting as a designer to meet their obligations with respect to construction h....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

Crane stability on site - 2nd Edition

Cranes are some of the most widely operated items of plant on construction sites. But, if misused, they can cause serious harm. This guide gives a thorough step-by-step breakdown of best practice for crane operation and the thought processes involved to ensure that a crane remains stable at all ....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

Unexploded ordnance (UXO): A guide for the construction industry

This publication provides the UK construction industry with a set and defined process for the best management of risks associated with UXO from WWI and WWII aerial bombardment. It is also broadly applicable to the risks from other forms of UXO that might be encountered. It focuses on the needs o....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

The VOCs Handbook. Investigating, assessing and managing risks from inhalation of VOCs at land affected by contamination

This publication provides clear and flexible guidance on the investigation, assessment and management of risks associated with Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at land affected by contamination in the UK, primarily relating to inhalation by people. The VOCs handbook has been prepared to illu....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

Site safety handbook (4th edition)

Building and civil engineering construction sites contain many hazards. The risks to engineers, architects and surveyors and especially to professionals going to work on them for the first time are considerable.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety

Site health handbook (2nd edition)

This companion guide to CIRIA's Site safety handbook (C669) provides practical advice on recognising the health risks that may be met within the construction industry and the best ways to minimise them in line with best practice.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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Guidance on catastrophic events in construction

Health and safety has always been important in the construction industry, which suffers from a higher incidence rate of death, injuries and ill-health compared with other sectors. In recent decades there has been a concerted and increasingly successful effort to improve performance, following le....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety , Management

Construction Safety Handbook, 2nd Edition

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Construction Safety Handbook, 2nd Edition. This book is an essential guide for all construction industry professionals whose duty it is to preserve the health, safety and welfare of others by effective design and management.

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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  • Education , Health and safety