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  • BS 8560(2012) : 2012

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    CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS INCORPORATING SAFE WORK AT HEIGHT

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Terms and definitions
    3 Design development process, including work
       at height
    4 Communication
    5 Designing for the safety of operatives working
       at height
    6 Buildability
    7 Occupiers and end users
    8 Balancing capital and life cycle costs
    9 Facilities management
    10 Maintenance strategy
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Project information
    Annex B (informative) - Access methods
    Annex C (informative) - Options matrix tool
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendations for incorporating safe work at height into the design of buildings during the design process.

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    Committee B/209
    Development Note Supersedes 12/30235507 DC. (12/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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