Safety at Work

Foreword
Preface to eighth edition
Preface to first edition
List of contributors

Part 1 Law

1.1 Explaining the law Brenda Watts
1.2 Principle health and safety acts S. Simpson
1.3 Influences on health and safety J. R. Ridley
1.4 Law of contract R. W. Hodgin
1.6 Consumer protection R. G. Lawson
1.7 Insurance cover and compensation A. West
1.8 Civil liability E. J. Skellett, updated by David Greenhalgh

Part 2 The management of risk

2.1 An introduction to risk management J. E. Channing
2.2 Principles of the management of risk L. Bamber
2.3 Risk management: organisation and administration for safety J. E. Channing
2.4 Risk management: techniques and practices L. Bamber
2.5 The collection and use of accident and incident data Dr A. J. Boyle
2.6 Practical safety management: systems and techniques J. E. Channing
2.7 The individual and safety Andrew Hale
2.8 Risk management and behaviour modification J. E. Channing

Part 3 Occupational health and hygiene

3.1 The structure and functions of the human body
3.2 Occupational diseases Dr A. R. L. Clark
3.3 Occupational hygiene Dr C. Hartley
3.4 Radiation Dr A. D. Wrixon and updated by Peter Shaw and Dr M. Maslanyj
3.5 Noise and vibration R. W. Smith and updated by Terry Bramer
3.6 Workplace pollution, heat and ventilation F. S. Gill
3.7 Lighting E. G. Hooper and updated by Jonathan David
3.8 Applied ergonomics J. R. Ridley

Part 4 Workplace safety

4.1 Science in engineering safety J. R. Ridley
4.2 Fire precautions Ray Chalklen
4.3 Safe use of machinery J. R. Ridley
4.4 Electricity E. G. Hooper and revised by Chris Buck
4.5 Statutory examination of plant and equipment J. McMullen and updated by Cameron Sinclair
4.6 Safety on construction sites R. Hudson
4.7 Managing chemicals safely John Adamson

Part 5 The environment

5.1 The environment: issues, concepts and strategies J. E. Channing
5.2 Environmental management systems J. E. Channing
5.3 Waste management Samantha Moss
5.4 Chemicals and the environment J. L. Adamson
5.5 The environment at large G. N. Batts

Appendix 1. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Appendix 2. Reading for the NEBOSH level 6 Diploma examination
Appendix 3. List of abbreviations
Appendix 4. Organisations providing safety information
Appendix 5. List of Statutes, Regulations and Orders
Appendix 6. List of Cases

Index