Overview
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and closely matches the syllabus. The successful first edition has also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety. As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book will also be useful to managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities and safety representatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards. New in this edition: * Chapter on international aspects and standards (including ILO and OHSAS 18001), making the book suitable for overseas courses such as the NEBOSH International Certificate * Study skills chapter offers more support for students who return to study * Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including the Fire Safety Order Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, FIOSH, RSP is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001) and former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA in the New Year’s Honours List 2005. Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIEE, MIOSH is the Vice Chair of NEBOSH and a course manager for NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.
Full Product Details
Author: Phil Hughes ,
Ed Ferrett ,
Phil Hughes ,
Ed Ferrett
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 29.70cm
Weight: 1.261kg
ISBN: 9780750666237
ISBN 10: 0750666234
Pages: 420
Publication Date: 02 August 2005
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9780750685030
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
A review of the chapter headings reveals the books broad coverage on safety. In addition to being well-written, the format makes the book easy to utilize. Techniques used in this regard were copious headings, liberal use of color and numerous figures and illustrations designed to make the material easy to follow. Gary F. Bennett, University of Toledo, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, November 2005 Reviews of the previous edition: 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: The Handbook 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 & Safety at Work, October 2003 Beautifully presented, this nearly 500-page, A4 paperback is excellently designed and illustrated for class teaching or self-study purposes... This is a thoroughly user friendly and encouraging presentation for students and working would-be professionals alike. Occupational Safety & Health Journal (RoSPA), October 2003
A review of the chapter headings reveals the book's broad coverage on safety. In addition to being well-written, the format makes the book easy to utilize. - Gary F. Bennett, University of Toledo, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, November 2005
