Posted By Chris Cooper-Abbs Does anyone have a good point of reference as to where i can begin to "read up" on safe systems of work? How they work, what they are and how they fit within a companies H&S systems. I was asked today to look at a document that has been presented as a safe system of work and just want to educate myself a little. I can foward any-one the document

Posted By Raymond Trevillion I am currently working in Vancouver, British Columbia, where a Notice of Project (NOP,similar to F10 procedure, is required by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) for most construction projects. For hazardous work such as demolition or working with asbestos containing materials a Safe Working Practice or Safe System of Work must be submitted with the NOP. I would be only too pleased to email you copies of recent submissions to enable you see how we must set out to provide for the circumstances and the environment in which the work must be undertaken. As I am sure you are aware painting a wall in your lounge is quite straight forward but to paint a wall at 6m above a railway line requires some planning.