Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

by Ed Ferrett (Author), Phil Hughes (Author)

Synopsis

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 is covered by a dedicated chapter. The successful previous editions have also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety.

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.

New in this edition:

  • Restructured in line with the unitized NEBOSH syllabus

  • New chapter with specimen answers for the two written examinations and a specimen practical assignment and management report

  • Revised international chapter to cater more fully for the NEBOSH International Certificate

  • Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including CDM 2007, Asbestos 2006, Noise 2005, Fire Safety Order 2005, and legislation on smoke-free workplaces

For a PDF with a detailed list of all changes please click here.

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 and safety and as a director of RoSPA, in the New Year's Honours List 2005.
Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIET, CMIOSH, is the Vice Chairman of NEBOSH and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 472
Edition: 3
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 12 Sep 2007

ISBN 10: 0750685034
ISBN 13: 9780750685030

Media Reviews
Reviews of previous editions:
This book was supplied at my recent NEBOSH general certificate course and was invaluable in passing said course. (Amazon.co.uk customer review, Apr 2006)
This is a great introduction for anyone to health and safety and is an ideal text for anyone studying the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. (Amazon.co.uk customer review, Feb 2005)

Long reviews:
Amazon.co.uk review, 3 stars out of 5:
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, 11 April 2006
Reviewer: Kevin Crockford (Aldershot, Hampshire United Kingdom)
This book was supplied at my recent NEBOSH general certificate course and was invaluable in passing said course.
However its use beyond that has also been invaluable, it gives good clear information on most Health and Safety issues to be found in a manufacturing unit. It is not over complicated by legalise, is written in plan English and has a user-friendly index. If I had a criticism it would be that sometimes a subject is spread through out the book but not sure if you can avoid that.

Amazon.co.uk review 5 stars out of 5:
Great for NEBOSH Certificate Students, 4 Feb 2005
Reviewer: A reader
This is a great introduction for anyone to health and safety and is an ideal text for anyone studying the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. www.SafetyServicesDirect.com
Reviews of previous editions:
This book was supplied at my recent NEBOSH general certificate course and was invaluable in passing said course. (Amazon.co.uk customer review, Apr 2006)
This is a great introduction for anyone to health and safety and is an ideal text for anyone studying the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. (Amazon.co.uk customer review, Feb 2005)
Long reviews:
Amazon.co.uk review, 3 stars out of 5:
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, 11 April 2006
Reviewer: Kevin Crockford (Aldershot, Hampshire United Kingdom)
This book was supplied at my recent NEBOSH general certificate course and was invaluable in passing said course.
However its use beyond that has also been invaluable, it gives good clear information on most Health and Safety issues to be found in a manufacturing unit. It is not over complicated by legalise, is written in plan English and has a user-friendly index. If I had a criticism it would be that sometimes a subject is spread through out the book but not sure if you can avoid that.
Amazon.co.uk review 5 stars out of 5:
Great for NEBOSH Certificate Students, 4 Feb 2005
Reviewer: A reader
This is a great introduction for anyone to health and safety and is an ideal text for anyone studying the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. www.SafetyServicesDirect.com
Reviews of previous editions:
This book was supplied at my recent NEBOSH general certificate course and was invaluable in passing said course. Amazon.co.uk customer review, Apr 2006
This is a great introduction for anyone to health and safety and is an ideal text for anyone studying the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Amazon.co.uk customer review, Feb 2005