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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate

Paperback

Published: 12th March 2003
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"Introduction to Health and Safety at Work" is based on the QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) accredited NEBOSH General Certificate, as revised in 2002. It has been developed specifically for students who are studying for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. The book is also intended as a useful reference guide for managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities, and for safety representatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, risk control, and standards. At the end of each chapter, there are some examination questions taken from recent NEBOSH National General Certificate papers. The answers to these questions are to be found within the preceding chapter of the book. This full colour text is highly illustrated throughout, and has been designed for easy assimilation of the information provided.

"an excellent new reference guide... a useful reference source for safety representatives, as well as managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities... Clearly and concisely written, the book makes use of numerous charts, illustrations and diagrams to help readers to gain a useful working knowledge of the principles behind occupational health and safety, and the main elements of a successful risk management system. Safety Management, June 2003 'Undoubtedly... Introduction to Health and Safety at Work For the NEBOSH National General Certificate will be found on the bookshelves of all those with a current professional interest in the subject matter, as well as those who aspire to such status.' Health and Safety at Work, Oct 2003 Beautifully presented, this nearly 500-page, A4 paperback is excellently designed and illusrated for class teaching or self-study purposes... This is a thoroughly user friendly and encouraging presentation for students and working would-be professionals alike. Occupations Safety & Health, October 2003

About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of principal abbreviations
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
Index
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ISBN: 9780750657303
ISBN-10: 0750657308
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 504
Published: 12th March 2003
Dimensions (cm): 29.7 x 21.0  x 2.4
Weight (kg): 1.486