Bøker i Occupational Safety and Health Series-serien

Prevention of accidents and occupational diseases requires an exact knowledge of the sequence of causes, for only then can the necessary preventive measures be correctly chosen and fully applied. Owning to the constantly changing conditions as well as the great variety of equipment and processes in building operations the nature of accidents varies much more than might be supposed.

International comparisons of statutory provisions and standards on limitations of weights at the workplace are difficult to obtain. Information on these subjects may be of great interest to government departments and to employers' and workers' organizations. The purpose of this book is to present a summary of legislation and practice adopted in various ILO member States concerning the limitations of weight in manual lifting and carrying loads. It provides details of general provisions and specific maximum weight provisions in tabular form, as well as a chapter comparing working practices in different countries.

The meeting defined certain preventive measures based on adopting safe working methods, controlling the working environment and the exposure of workers to mineral and synthetic fibres, and monitoring the health of workers.