Health and Safety in Brief

by JohnRidleyBScCEngMIMechEFIOSHDMS (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.26

  In plain English, John Ridley guides the reader through Health and Safety legislation and explains how to comply with it in practical terms. The text is clearly laid out, distinguishing between bulleted summaries of legislative requirements and the authors advice and commentary. By condensing the fundamental contents of the authors acclaimed Safety at Work into a practical and affordable volume, Health and Safety in Brief has established itself as a valuable handbook for safety representatives and managers, as well as an essential aide-memoire for students on the following courses: NEBOSH National Certificate and Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; IOSH Working Safely and Managing Safely; CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace; British Safety Council Certificate in Safety Management; and NVQs in Occupational Safety and Health.New in this edition include: The effects of the Woolf Report reforms on UK law; changes in UK law as a result of EU directives, affecting the Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations; EU led changes in regulations concerning asbestos, lead, and explosive atmospheres and the new EU exposure limits; new accident reporting procedure; and, a concise source of essential legal information and best practice for managers. Acts as a revision aid for IOSH, NEBOSH and other examinations. The bulleted summaries and checklists provide quick access to the information required.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.26

  Now the fundamental contents of the acclaimed Safety At Work are presented here in a user-friendly format, suitable for readers whose roles demand knowledge and competence in health and safety practice. This will include students for the NEBOSH National General Certificate examinations, and the IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely awards. However, Health and Safety, 2nd Edition also encompasses other readers whose roles demand a level of knowledge and competence in health and safety practice, including human resources managers, office and site managers and all line staff with health and safety responsibilities. Health and Safety In Brief 2nd Edition will prove to be as indispensable as its predecessor to a much wider audience, and as such will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of anyone working within the field of safety at work.