
Health and Safety at Work
An Essential Guide for Managers
Jeremy Stranks(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
10th Edition
Published on 3. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-7494-7817-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide for employers in the UK continues to provide managers with the essential advice on how to establish health and safety procedures in organizations. Written in jargon-free language,
Health and Safety at Work
cuts through the legal complexities to enable you to fully understand the law and its implications for your business. Filled with expert knowledge and written in an accessible style, this book equips you with the legal and practical knowledge you need to protect your employees and your business.
This 10th Edition of the indispensable guide, Health and Safety at Work, has been updated to comply with all recent changes and additions to Health and Safety law including The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and increased legislation and prioritisation of issues of stress at work. This new edition also comes with downloadable online resources and templates that you can use in your business.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
524 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-7817-9 (9780749478179)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
05/2016
10th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€48.99
Available for download
Previous edition

Book
08/2010
9th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€57.08
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Person
Author
Jeremy Stranks is a Fellow of both the CIEH and IOSH and a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner. He is a freelance trainer, consultant and expert witness in addition to being the author of many books on health and safety at work.
ISNI: 0000 0000 8418 7781
ISNI: 0000 0000 8418 7781
Content
- Section - 01: Health and Safety Management and Administration;
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- Chapter - 01: Principal Legal Requirements;
- Chapter - 02: Health and Safety Management;
- Chapter - 03: Reporting, Recording and Investigation of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences ;
- Chapter - 04: Principles of Accident Prevention;
- Section - 02: People at Work;
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- Chapter - 05: Human Factors;
- Chapter - 06: Ergonomics;
- Chapter - 07: Stress at Work;
- Section - 03: Occupational Health;
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- Chapter - 08: Occupational Diseases and Conditions;
- Chapter - 09: First Aid;
- Chapter - 10: Dangerous Substances;
- Section - 04: Safety Technology;
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- Chapter - 11: Engineering Safety;
- Chapter - 12: Fire Prevention;
- Chapter - 13: Electrical Safety;
- Chapter - 14: Structural Safety;
- Chapter - 15: Construction and Contractors;
- Chapter - 16: Mechanical Handling;
- Chapter - 17: The Working Environment;
- Chapter - 18: Safety in Offices, Workshops and in Catering Operations