Common Sense Guide to Health and Safety for the Medical Professional
1st Edition
Published on 31. March 2016
Book
Hardback
150 pages
978-1-138-14264-0 (ISBN)
Description
An essential and short guide for employees within the medical profession / care sector who need to know more about health and safety, from nurses, dentists and doctors, to care home managers, care workers, administrative staff and anyone else working within the medical / care sector. Whether it's for use alongside a training course or simply to brush up on your knowledge, it's perfect for equipping you with the principles of health and safety and infection control in the healthcare sector.
Friendly and accessible, this Common Sense Guide covers all the main aspects of medical health and safety in manageable chapters to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to look after yourself and others in the medical / care profession.
Suitable for the non-health and safety professional
Includes questions at the end of each module to consolidate your health and safety knowledge
Certificate offered to those who complete the exam at the end of the book and return to be marked externally
Friendly and accessible, this Common Sense Guide covers all the main aspects of medical health and safety in manageable chapters to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to look after yourself and others in the medical / care profession.
Suitable for the non-health and safety professional
Includes questions at the end of each module to consolidate your health and safety knowledge
Certificate offered to those who complete the exam at the end of the book and return to be marked externally
Reviews / Votes
"The guide is presented in an easy-to-read format, with a nice open layout, lots of photos and a large type size...Overall, this is a readable and well-presented guide that will help healthcare employees understand the basics of health and safety as they apply in their sector."Paul Smith MA CFIOSH, former Health and Safety Executive inspector, IOSH Magazine
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
2 farbige Tabellen, 33 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 4 farbige Zeichnungen
4 Line drawings, color; 33 Halftones, color; 2 Tables, color
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-14264-0 (9781138142640)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
€45.99
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Person
Subash Ludhra is a past president of The Chartered Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and considered to be an expert in the field of Risk Management. Having qualified as an Occupational Hygienist, Subash Ludhra now manages Anntara Management Ltd; an international risk management and loss control consultancy business that operates in the UK and overseas.
Content
1. Health and Safety Law and Enforcement, 2. Health and Safety Regulations, 3. Commonly Acquired Infections and Common Hazards, 4. Accidents, Incidents and Infections, 5. Proactive Health and Safety