Stairways and Ladders


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Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings


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The five volume series, Barry's Construction of Buildings,has been established as a standard text on building technology formany years. However, a substantial update has long been required,and while doing this the opportunity has been taken to reduce fivevolumes to two in a more user-friendly format. The introductory volume covers domestic construction and bringstogether material from volumes 1, 2 and part of 5. The extensiverevision includes modern concepts on site assembly, environmentalissues and safety, and features further reading.




The Staircase


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The first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair.




Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health


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A practical guide for eliminating safety and health hazards from construction worksites, the Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health addresses the occupational safety and health issues faced by those working in the construction industry. The book covers a vast range of issues including program development, safety and health program implemen




Elevated Work Platforms and Scaffolding


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This is the only comprehensive resource on how to safety assemble and operate elevated scaffolds and work platforms on the job site--with 250 illustrations, tip boxes, and checklists. (Midwest).




Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Construction Industry


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The first of a new GI series, this reference serves construction businesses and managers who want quick answers to complicated questions. From General Safety Provisions to Fall Protection to Toxic and Hazardous Substance, you'll examine the standards of 29 CFR 1926 one-by-one with non-technical, implementor-friendly explanations of the requirements and how to fulfill them.




Stairways and Ladders


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Kicking Away the Ladder


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How did the rich countries really become rich? In this provocative study, Ha-Joon Chang examines the great pressure on developing countries from the developed world to adopt certain 'good policies' and 'good institutions', seen today as necessary for economic development. His conclusions are compelling and disturbing: that developed countries are attempting to 'kick away the ladder' with which they have climbed to the top, thereby preventing developing countries from adopting policies and institutions that they themselves have used.




The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America


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The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.