Synopses & Reviews
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Each element of the syllabus has a dedicated chapter and both taught units are covered in this book. A chapter on international aspects also makes this book suitable for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Previous editions of this book have been used for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in health and safety. Full colour pages and hundreds of illustrations bring health and safety to life. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations. Specimen answers and a study skills chapter aid exam preparation. As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book acts as a practical reference for 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 and includes handy forms and checklists.
New in this edition: Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations Learning outcomes now included at the beginning of each chapter Companion website with downloadable health and safety forms
*Endorsed by NEBOSH *Student-friendly presentation in full colour, packed with illustrations and photographs *Revision questions and sample answers taken from recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge *Includes a summary of the main legal requirements, ideal for both students and managers
A free companion website is also available at: www.elsevierdirect.com/companions/9781856176682 and features:
- Editable health and safety forms
- Selected appendices sections in electronic format
Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, CFIOSH, is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001), former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health & safety and as a director of RoSPA, in the New Years Honours List 2005.
Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIET, CMIOSH, is a former Vice Chairman of NEBOSH (1999-2008) and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.
* Covers all you need to know for the NEBOSH certificate in one book with each syllabus element covered in one dedicated chapter
* Up-to-date content you can trust - the only book for the General Certificate endorsed by NEBOSH
* Questions and sample answers taken from recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge and prepare you for the exam
Review
"This new edition is bigger, better and brighter than its first incarnation and is highly recommended for anyone embarking on the NEBOSH National General Certificate. But don’t just confine it to the back of the bookcase once you’ve passed the exams. It should form the basis of an expanding health and safety library for those just starting out on the road to becoming a health and safety professional, or those for whom health and safety is not their main role."
Nick Cornwell-Smith, Safety & Health Practitioner (SHP) Magazine
Synopsis
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health and is endorsed by NEBOSH. Each element of the syllabus is covered by a dedicated chapter and both taught units are covered. A chapter on international aspects make the book also suitable for the NEBOSH International Certificate. The successful previous editions have also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety.
Full colour pages and hundreds of illustrations bring the subject to life. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations. Specimen answers and a study skills chapter help to prepare for the exam.
As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book is also a practical reference for 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 and includes handy forms and checklists.
New in this edition:
Updated in line with the 2009 changes to the NEBOSH syllabus
Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations
New and improved layout makes studying even easier
* Covers all you need to know for the NEBOSH certificate in one book with each syllabus element covered in one dedicated chapter
* Up-to-date content you can trust - the only book for the General Certificate endorsed by NEBOSH
* Questions and sample answers taken from recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge and prepare you for the exam
Synopsis
Bestselling textbook matched to the syllabus and endorsed by NEBOSH - all that students
need to know for the certificate in one book
Table of Contents
1. Health and safety foundations
2. Policy
3. Organizing for health and safety
4. Promoting a positive health and safety culture
5. Risk assessment
6. Principles of control
7. Monitoring, review and audit
8. Incident and accident investigation and reporting
9. Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control
10. Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control
11. Work equipment hazards and control
12. Electrical hazards and control
13. Fire hazards and control
14. Chemical and biological health hazards and control
15. Physical and psychological health hazards and control
16. Construction activities - hazards and control
17. Summary of the main legal requirements
18. International aspects of health and safety
19. Study skills
20. Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations
Index