Overview

The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 modernised the UK’s approach to disaster and emergency management, taking into account the kinds of threats the country faces in the 21st century, including terrorist threats and threats to the environment. This third edition of the Tolley’s Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management has been fully updated to cover the topics and themes reflected in the Act, and collates all the key components of disaster and emergency planning for both the public and the private sector, covering both man-made and natural disasters. Written from a UK practitioner’s point of view, using case studies and examples, it helps readers to understand and formulate disaster and emergency policies and systems for their workplace. Its practical approach will help organizations to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster. The new edition has been updated in line with the latest legislation: * Civil Contingencies Act 2004 * Amendment to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations * Corporate Manslaughter Bill

Full Product Details

Author:   Tony Moore ,  Raj Lakha
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.490kg
ISBN:  

9780750669900

ISBN 10:   075066990
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   12 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; Table of Statutory Instruments; Table of European Legislation; Business Continuity Management: Principles and Approaches; Case Studies on International Disasters; Construction Related Disasters; Crisis Management; Disaster and Emergency Management Systems (DEMS); Emergency Planning for COMAH and Non-COMAH Sites; Historical Context of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease; Environmental Management: The Consequences and Environmental Monitoring of Industrial and Technological Disasters; Fire Safety Management for ‘Public’ Buildings; Forensic Fire and Explosion Investigation; Human Error and Human Factors; International Aspects of Disasters; Insurance, Losses and Risk Management; The Law Relating to Emergencies and Disasters; The Medical Response to Disaster; Public Inquiries and other Investigations into Disasters and Major Emergencies; Recovery – Creating Crisis Resilient Communication and Information Systems; Rescue Equipment and Response; Terrorism; Training and Exercising for Effective Preparedness and Response; Index.

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[This book] is a timely publication and will be a valuable source of reference for those with responsibility for Disaster and Emergency Planning as well as those studying for the NEBOSH Module. From the foreword by John Barrell, Former Chief Executive of IOSH

Author Information

Tony Moore spent 28 years in the London Metropolitan Police, retiring in the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1986. Since then he has specialised in the management of human-made disasters, including civil disorder and terrorism. He is currently Associate Director of the Resilience Centre, a part of Cranfield University based at the UK Defence Academy. He holds a Master of Philosophy (M Phil) degree from the University of Southampton, is the Chairman of the Institute of Civil Defence and Disasters Studies and a Member of the Society of Industrial Emergency Services Officers. Raj Lakha co-founded in 1994 Safety Solutions UK Limited, one of the UK's leading safety related training companies. He has advised and trained many hundreds of blue-chip organisations and local and national government bodies worldwide on topics ranging from Safety, Risk, Disaster and Business Continuity Management. He has also developed DEMSoft, the new checklist software. He conceived and developed for NEBOSH the new Specialist Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management Systems (DEMS). He holds degrees in Economics and Government, an MBA in International Business and is a Member of IOSH and IIRSM.

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