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Introduction to health and safety at work

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Butterworth-Heinemann 2007Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxi, 449p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 9780750685030
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 344.410465 $2 18
Partial contents:
Health and safety foundations -- Policy -- Organizing for health and safety -- Promoting a positive health and safety culture -- Risk assessment -- Principles of control -- Monitoring, review and audit -- Incident and accident investigation and reporting -- Movement of people and vehicles: hazards and control -- Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control -- Work equipment hazards and control -- Electrical hazards and control -- Hazards and control -- Chemical and biological health hazards and control -- Physical and psychological health hazards and control -- Construction activities: hazards and control -- Summary of the main legal requirements -- International aspects of health and safety -- Study skills -- Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations
Summary: This introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health covers the key elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards. The text incorporates changes to relevant regulations, such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Developed in accordance with the NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) National General Certificate.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Folio F344.410465 HUG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30074555

Health and safety foundations -- Policy -- Organizing for health and safety -- Promoting a positive health and safety culture -- Risk assessment -- Principles of control -- Monitoring, review and audit -- Incident and accident investigation and reporting -- Movement of people and vehicles: hazards and control -- Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control -- Work equipment hazards and control -- Electrical hazards and control -- Hazards and control -- Chemical and biological health hazards and control -- Physical and psychological health hazards and control -- Construction activities: hazards and control -- Summary of the main legal requirements -- International aspects of health and safety -- Study skills -- Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations

This introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health covers the key elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards. The text incorporates changes to relevant regulations, such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Developed in accordance with the NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) National General Certificate.