Health and Safety Law

Health and Safety Law

by Jeremy Stranks (Author)

Synopsis

The estimated annual cost to society of health and safety failure is GBP18bn. The Government has recently set out targets for the first time which aim to reduce the impact of these failures by 30% over the next ten years.

The last decade has seen significant changes in the approach to health and safety legislation. It is no longer just dangerous industries for which regulation is vital. The rise in service sector industries has meant an increase in employees being exposed to risks such as musculo-skeletal injury and stress-related illnesses.

At a time when both public and private sector organisations are becoming ever more aware of the importance of promoting positive public images and enjoying good standing among stakeholders, safety specialists are keen to persuade managers to take a more comprehensive view of how health and safety can contribute to wider business objectives. It is no longer enough just complying with the minimum requirements of the law.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: 5
Publisher: Prentice Hall (Uk)
Published: 30 Nov 2005

ISBN 10: 013197646X
ISBN 13: 9780131976467
Book Overview: Health and Safety Law is a compliance-based publication, as people need to have access to all the latest changes in legislation. This fifth edition is fully updated to incorporate all the important new legislation and case law on the subject.

Author Bio

Jeremy Stranks has had over forty years experience in occupational health and safety, initially as an enforcement officer in local government and, more recently, as Chief Health and Safety Adviser to the Milk Marketing Board and its commercial subsidiary, Dairy Crest Limited.

He is currently a consultant, trainer, author and expert witness in this field. He is the author of many books, including the Health and Safety Law.