RIBA Health and Safety Guide 2023

The RIBA has introduced an online test to ensure chartered architects have a high standard of health and safety knowledge. The guide is designed to improve industry understanding of CDM Regulations and prepare architects for the health and safety test. It includes updates to the content relating to design risk management and statute and features over 80 high-quality original illustrations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: RIBA Publishing

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has taken a significant step towards ensuring chartered architects possess a high level of health and safety knowledge and prioritize the safety of building users. To achieve this, the RIBA has introduced an online test based on a comprehensive curriculum designed to assess architects' competency in this critical area.

The primary objective of this guide is to enhance industry understanding of issues related to CDM Regulations and equip architects with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the RIBA health and safety test. It serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, providing them with the required expertise regarding site safety, hazards, and design risk management. By adhering to these guidelines, architects can confidently deliver their professional services and fulfill their legal duties, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

The 2nd edition of this guide has been updated to reflect the recent changes introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the amendments to the Building Regulations 2010, which were implemented in 2023. This edition includes a new chapter dedicated to guiding designers' duties and competence requirements under Part 2A of the Building Regulations. It provides a comprehensive review of the relationship between these regulations and the dutyholder regime under the CDM Regulations, along with practical examples of how architects can fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the regulations.

Furthermore, this guide features over 80 high-quality original illustrations that vividly highlight safety risks and best practices, aiding architects in identifying potential hazards and implementing effective safety measures in their designs. Whether you are an architect preparing for the RIBA health and safety test or seeking to improve your professional standards and ensure safety among your colleagues, this companion book is an essential resource. By embracing its guidance, architects can play a pivotal role in shaping a safer built environment for all.

Dimension: 210 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915722010
Edition number: 2 ed