The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice 7e
7th Edition
Published on 14. July 2005
Book
Hardback
1024 pages
978-0-13-197645-0 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its seventh edition, this guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the new health and safety legislation, ensuring you can successfully implement the necessary legislation in your organisation. Fully revised and updated.Organised into two easy-to-use sections and fully illustrated with case studies, the Handbook of Health and Safety Practice discusses both the legal and the practical aspects of health and safety in the workplace. This authoritative guide helps you to take a more comprehensive view on health and safety and how it can contribute to your wider business objectives.
Reviews / Votes
"... there is a wealth of good information between the covers of this substantial work"Safety and Health Practitioner, February 2006
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Dimensions
Height: 161 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 59 mm
Weight
1668 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-197645-0 (9780131976450)
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Person
Jeremy Stranks has had over forty years experience in occupational health and safety, initially as an enforcement officer in local government and, more recently, as Chief Health and Safety Adviser to the Milk Marketing Board and its commercial subsidiary, Dairy Crest Limited.
He is currently a consultant, trainer, author and expert witness in this field. He is the author of many books, including the Health and Safety Law.
He is currently a consultant, trainer, author and expert witness in this field. He is the author of many books, including the Health and Safety Law.
Content
Health & Safety Law
Origins of health and safety law
Common law liability and workplace injuries
Health and safety at work - the principal legal requirements
Enforcement
Health and safety and industrial relations law
Health & Safety Management
Safety management and policy
Investigation, reporting and recording of accidents
Health and safety monitoring
Major incidents and emergency procedures
Health and safety training and communication
The cost of accidents and ill-health
Accident Prevention
Principles of accident prevention
Safe systems of work
The Working Environment
The organisation of the working environment
Temperature, lighting and ventilation
Welfare amentity provision
Cleaning and hygiene
Occupational Health & Hygiene
Toxicology and health
Occupational diseases and conditions
Occupational health practice
Noise and vibration
Dust and fumes
Radiation and radiological protection
Personal protection
Occupational hygiene practice
Prevention and control strategies in occupational hygiene
Manual handling
First aid
Human Factors and Safety at Work
Human factors and safety
Ergonomics
Stress
Safety Technology
Work equipment
Fire
Lifting machinery and equipment
Pressure systems
Electrical safety
Construction safety
Mechanical handling
Dangerous substances
Specific processes and activities.
Origins of health and safety law
Common law liability and workplace injuries
Health and safety at work - the principal legal requirements
Enforcement
Health and safety and industrial relations law
Health & Safety Management
Safety management and policy
Investigation, reporting and recording of accidents
Health and safety monitoring
Major incidents and emergency procedures
Health and safety training and communication
The cost of accidents and ill-health
Accident Prevention
Principles of accident prevention
Safe systems of work
The Working Environment
The organisation of the working environment
Temperature, lighting and ventilation
Welfare amentity provision
Cleaning and hygiene
Occupational Health & Hygiene
Toxicology and health
Occupational diseases and conditions
Occupational health practice
Noise and vibration
Dust and fumes
Radiation and radiological protection
Personal protection
Occupational hygiene practice
Prevention and control strategies in occupational hygiene
Manual handling
First aid
Human Factors and Safety at Work
Human factors and safety
Ergonomics
Stress
Safety Technology
Work equipment
Fire
Lifting machinery and equipment
Pressure systems
Electrical safety
Construction safety
Mechanical handling
Dangerous substances
Specific processes and activities.