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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

"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.Features 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.

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.

Review of Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

A review of the chapter headings reveals the books broad coverage on safety. In addition to being well-written, the format makes the book easy to utilize. Techniques used in this regard were copious headings, liberal use of color and numerous figures and illustrations designed to make the material easy to follow. Gary F. Bennett, University of Toledo, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, November 2005 Reviews of the previous edition: an excellent new reference guide... a useful reference source for safety representatives, as well as managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities...Clearly and concisely written, the book makes use of numerous charts, illustrations and diagrams to help readers to gain a useful working knowledge of the principles behind occupational health and safety, and the main elements of a successful risk management system. Safety Management, June 2003 Undoubtedly... Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook For The NEBOSH National General Certificate will be found on the bookshelves of all those with a current professional interest in the subject matter, as well as those who aspire to such status. Health & Safety at Work, October 2003 Beautifully presented, this nearly 500-page, A4 paperback is excellently designed and illustrated for class teaching or self-study purposes... This is a thoroughly user friendly and encouraging presentation for students and working would-be professionals alike. Occupational Safety & Health Journal (RoSPA), October 2003.

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