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Author:   Chris Pope
Publisher:   Thorogood
Imprint:   Thorogood
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 29.80cm
Weight:   0.853kg
ISBN:  

9781854183538

ISBN 10:   1854183532
Pages:   117
Publication Date:   01 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

The book has an impressive contents list which enables the busy manager to efficiently deal with the full range of responsibilities that apply to health and safety across a broad range of issues:; * Enforcement and insurance; * Legislation and inspections; * How to respond to enforcement paperwork; * The insurer's viewpoint; * Gross negligence, contributory negligence and personal responsibility; * Constructive dismissal; * Compensation and civil law; * Health and safety law; * The duty of care; * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations; * Safe systems of work; * Contractor control and construction safety; * Risk assessment and measurement; * Accident management; * First aid; * RIDDOR; * HSG 65; * Legally required training; * Human error, improving the safety culture and behavioural safety; * Risk perception and monitoring tools; * Health and safety committee; * Audits and permits; * Statutory inspection records; * How to produce a safety policy tailored to your business; * APPENDICES:; * Choosing a consultant; * Important reference works; * Checklists for particular industries; * Useful websites.

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Chris Pope is an active Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety with 16 years experience in health and safety and over 30 years in the construction industry. He manages a small training consultancy and is a consulting editor for three publications for Wolters Kluwer. Chris travels widely advising small to medium enterprises in chemical, education, engineering, entertainment, construction and retail.

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