Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
The handbook for students on NEBOSH and other introductory H&S courses
2nd Edition
Published on 2. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
420 pages
978-0-7506-6623-7 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and closely matches the syllabus. The successful first edition has also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety.
As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book will also be useful to managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities and safety representatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards.
New in this edition:
* Chapter on international aspects and standards (including ILO and OHSAS 18001), making the book suitable for overseas courses such as the NEBOSH International Certificate
* Study skills chapter offers more support for students who return to study
* Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including the Fire Safety Order
Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, FIOSH, RSP is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001) and former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA in the New Year's Honours List 2005.
Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIEE, MIOSH is the Vice Chair of NEBOSH and a course manager for NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.
As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book will also be useful to managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities and safety representatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards.
New in this edition:
* Chapter on international aspects and standards (including ILO and OHSAS 18001), making the book suitable for overseas courses such as the NEBOSH International Certificate
* Study skills chapter offers more support for students who return to study
* Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including the Fire Safety Order
Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, FIOSH, RSP is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001) and former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA in the New Year's Honours List 2005.
Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIEE, MIOSH is the Vice Chair of NEBOSH and a course manager for NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.
Reviews / Votes
"A review of the chapter headings reveals the book's broad coverage on safety. In addition to being well-written, the format makes the book easy to utilize."- Gary F. Bennett, University of Toledo, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, November 2005
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-6623-7 (9780750666237)
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Other editions
New editions
Phil Hughes | Ed Ferrett
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate
Book
09/2007
3rd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€49.51
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Previous edition
Phil Hughes | Ed Ferrett
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
Book
02/2003
Butterworth-Heinemann
€49.51
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Content
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
About the authors.
List of principal abbreviations.
Illustration credits.
Health and safety foundations.
Policy.
Organizing for health and safety.
Promoting a positive health and safety culture.
Risk assessment.
Principles of control.
Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control.
Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control.
Work equipment hazards and control.
Electrical hazards and control.
Fire hazards and control.
Chemical and biological health hazards and control.
Physical and psychological health hazards and control.
Construction activities - hazards and control.
Incident investigation, recording and reporting.
Monitoring, review and audit.
Summary of the main legal requirements.
International aspects of health and safety.
Study skills.
Index.
Acknowledgements.
About the authors.
List of principal abbreviations.
Illustration credits.
Health and safety foundations.
Policy.
Organizing for health and safety.
Promoting a positive health and safety culture.
Risk assessment.
Principles of control.
Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control.
Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control.
Work equipment hazards and control.
Electrical hazards and control.
Fire hazards and control.
Chemical and biological health hazards and control.
Physical and psychological health hazards and control.
Construction activities - hazards and control.
Incident investigation, recording and reporting.
Monitoring, review and audit.
Summary of the main legal requirements.
International aspects of health and safety.
Study skills.
Index.