This document specifies concepts and principles for classifying, sharing and delivering health and safety information collaboratively, to secure the economic, environmental and social benefits.

This document:

a)       specifies requirements for the collaborative sharing of structured health and safety information throughout project and asset life cycles;

b)       supports the digitization of structured health and safety information in project and asset life cycles progressively from the outset;

c)        provides specification on how health and safety information is shared for use throughout project and asset life cycle;

d)       sets out a health and safety information cycle framework for the identification, use, sharing and generalization of health and safety information through information management processes.

This document is applicable to individuals and organizations that contribute to and influence the procurement, design, construction, use (including maintenance) and end-of-life of building and infrastructure assets.

The principles and requirements of this document can be applied equally to delivery or in-use phases not using BIM.