Healthy Design for Construction (D4h)
Knowledge Transfer Of Effective Health Issues During Design
Ill-health kills and costs - Designing for healthier construction is a key objective for the UK construction sector. Mainstream construction health and safety lags considerably the petro-chemical / power generation construction sector. The overall strategy of this research project funded by DTI and HSE was to:
- compare and contrast 'healthy-design' practice in different sectors;
- develop a 'healthy-design' strategy tool kit appropriate to mainstream construction; and,
- introduce this strategy to relevant organisations.
The focus was on practical deliverables to maximise impact and work alongside the other initiatives in the area.
The project identified current "best practice" where it existed for healthy design, particularly issues relating to construction processes, such as musculoskeletal disorders, hand-arm vibration and noise. It commenced with the results of work already completed in the engineering sector, extending this to the building and civil engineering sectors. Currently, little exists which can be used as a benchmark and there is little specific legislative guidance on healthy design in most cases. The project reports on current practice, and provides a requirement specification for healthy design in the sector.
Click on the navigation buttons on the left hand side of the screen to reveal further information or click the D4h logo at the bottom of the page to see the completed guidance tool.
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Last updated Wednesday 15th March 2004
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