This NEBOSH-endorsed textbook will introduce you to the fundamentals of health and safety in the workplace, whether studying for a course or in need of more information on the subject as part of your job. Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is the definitive handbook to the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from NEBOSH, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail, and all relevant legislation summarized for quick reference. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcomes and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations, and a chapter of sample answers can be found at the end of the book. This book is also of great value to those studying for other health and safety courses, or as a handy reference for managers and directors dealing with day-to-day health and safety issues. It covers all the essential elements of health and safety management: the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards, and includes checklists, report forms and record sheets. In addition, useful topics outside the syllabus have been included, as well as a new chapter to cover other aspects of health and safety and related areas that many readers will find helpful on completion of their course, including environmental considerations and international issues. . Over 60 new diagrams and photographs in full colour . Fully restructured in line with new 2010 NEBOSH syllabus . A summary of Lord Young's 2010 report Common Sense - Common Safety . Particular regard given to changes in legislation relating to the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations, the Control of Artificial Radiation at Work Regulations, Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP4), and the European Classification: Packaging and labelling regulations . A chapter with guidance on searching the internet, with a range of significant occupational health and safety websites, and dozens of internet references throughout the book . A sample practical application based on the new scope and format of the revised Practical Application NGC3

International Health and Safety at Work: for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Science & Math

Hughes, Phil

Ferrett, Ed

Technology

Routledge

This NEBOSH-endorsed textbook will introduce you to the fundamentals of health and safety on the construction site, whether studying for a course or in need of more information on the subject as part of your job. Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction is the definitive handbook to the National Certificate in Construction: Health and Safety from NEBOSH, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail, and all relevant legislation summarized for quick reference. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcomes and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations, and a chapter of sample answers can be found at the end of the book. This book covers the specific health and safety challenges faced by the construction industry, as well as the basics of occupational health and safety in general. It covers all the essential elements of health and safety management: the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards, and includes checklists, report forms and record sheets. This book is also relevant for built environment and construction courses both in the UK and overseas, as well as providing a handy reference for managers and qualified professionals dealing with day-to-day health and safety issues. 
. Over 60 new diagrams and photographs in full colour . Restructured in line with new 2010 NEBOSH syllabus . Covers new regulations on Tower Cranes, Supply of machinery (safety) Regulations 2008, Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work, Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP4), and European Classification: Packaging and Labelling . Beyond the syllabus there is a chapter on environmental protection, including the new environmental permitting regime . A summary of Lord Young's 2010 report Common Sense - Common Safety . A chapter with guidance on searching the internet, with a range of significant health and safety websites, where readers can access huge amounts of guidance and statistical data

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction: Health and Safety

Learn more about health and safety with this NEBOSH-endorsed textbook, written and designed specifically to help you pass your course. <ul>
<li>Matched to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety </li> <li>Practice NEBOSH questions and sample answers based on recent examinations at the end of each chapter allow you to test your knowledge and increase your understanding </li> </ul>
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<li>All relevant legislation is summarised for quick reference</li> </ul>
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, 5th edition covers the basics of occupational safety and health. The book is the definitive handbook to the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from NEBOSH with each element of the syllabus explained in detail. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcomes and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations. Specimen answers and a study skills chapter aid exam preparation. It is highly illustrated with over 60 new diagrams and photographs in full colour making learning easy for all. There is a companion website with editable training slides and illustrations to help tutors deliver health and safety courses. This book is a handy reference for managers and directors dealing with the day-to-day issues of health and safety and is also of great value to those studying for level 3 N/SVQ and the IOSH Managing Safely Award. It covers all the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards and includes checklists, report forms and record sheets. In addition, useful topics outside the syllabus have been included and an additional chapter to cover other aspects of health and safety and related topics that many readers will find helpful on completion of the course - construction activities, environmental considerations and international issues New in this edition: <ul>
<li>Fully restructured in line with new 2010 NEBOSH syllabus </li> </ul>
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<li>Inclusion of a summary of the Report on Health and Safety 'Common Sense Common Safety' by Lord Young</li> <li>Gives particular regard to changes in legislation relating to the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations, the Control of Artificial Radiation at Work Regulations, Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP4) and the European Classification, Packaging and labelling regulations</li> <li>A chapter with guidance on searching the internet with a range of significant Occupational health and Safety Websites. There are dozens of internet references throughout the book</li> <li>Since the Practical Application NGC3 has been significantly revised, Chapter 20 includes a sample practical application based on the new scope and format</li> </ul>
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 &amp; 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

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate

The second edition of International Health and Safety at Work has been specially written in simple English for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH International Certificate in Health and Safety each year. Fully updated and matched to the March 2011 syllabus, this course book provides students with all they need to tackle the course with confidence. Full colour pages and over 200 illustrations bring health and safety to life. Each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations. Specimen answers and a study skills chapter are also included to aid exam preparation. <ul>
<li>Endorsed by NEBOSH for the International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. </li> <li>Provides all the material students need for the course including tables, forms and checklists that can be used for health and safety activities such as risk assessment</li> <li>Gives a unique summary of Occupational Health and Safety legal frameworks in over 20 countries including the EU and USA plus details of several ILO conventions and recommendations which are useful to students and a wide range of managers</li> </ul> This NEBOSH-endorsed textbook introduces the reader to the fundamentals of health and safety in the workplace from an international perspective. The book not only meets the needs of students on the NEBOSH course but remains a useful reference for all managers who work to international standards and need to adapt them to local needs and practice. 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 director of RoSPA in the New Year's 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 various NEBOSH health and safety courses. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.

International Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work covers the fundamentals of occupational safety and health for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety each year. Fully revised in alignment with the April 2015 syllabus, this sixth edition provides students with all they need to tackle the course with confidence. The highly illustrated content covers all of the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards and also includes checklists, report forms and record sheets to supplement learning. <ul><ul>
<li>Aligned to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety </li> <li>Practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding </li> <li>Complete with a companion website containing extra resources for tutors and students at www.routledge.com/cw/hughes</li> </ul></ul>
Written by renowned authors, the Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is also a handy reference for managers and directors dealing with the day-to-day issues of health and safety and is of great value to those studying for level 3 N/SVQ and the NEBOSH National Diploma.

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Business & Money

Hughes MBE, Phil

Business Culture

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction has been specially written for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety each year. Fully revised in alignment with the April 2015 syllabus, the fifth edition provides students with all they need to tackle the course with confidence. The book covers all the essential elements of health and safety management in construction including the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards. Highly illustrated, with information provided in a clear, easily accessible format, it also provides checklists and record sheets to supplement learning. <ul><li>Aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety </li></ul> <ul>
<li>Practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding </li> <li>Complete with a companion website containing extra resources for tutors and students at www.routledge.com/cw/hughes</li> </ul>
The only textbook endorsed for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, the Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction is also suitable for construction courses in the UK and overseas and serves as a comprehensive reference for managers and professionals within the construction industry.

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is based on the QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) accredited NEBOSH General Certificate, as revised in 2002. It has been developed specifically for students who are studying for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. The book is also intended as a useful reference guide for managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities, and for safety represenatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, risk control, and standards. Examination questions at the end of each chapter are taken from recent NEBOSH National General Certificate papers. The answers to these questions are to be found within the preceding chapter of the book. This full colour text is highly illustrated throughout, and has been designed for easy assimilation of the information provided. *The only book students of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health will need to buy *Written by the Deputy Chairman and former Chairman of NEBOSH *Highly illustrated, full-colour book *Summarises all the most commonly used Acts and Regulations

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Management & Leadership

The construction industry is working hard to improve its health and safety record. It is now essential for employers and employees to be aware of the health and safety issues that concern them and demand for qualifications in this area is increasing.The coverage of this book has been directly matched to the Certificate course in Construction Safety and Health from NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). However, the comprehensive coverage of health and safety topics in a construction context make it relevant for other courses in Construction Design and Management, Construction Safety and Health, and the Built Environment, both in the UK and overseas. It will prove essential reading for the building industry.The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and includes self-assessment questions taken directly from NEBOSH examinations as well as a study skills chapter. The text is also supported with checklists, report forms and record sheets, making it a valuable reference tool for construction managers, supervisors, designers, building and civil engineers to consult on the day to day issues of health and safety. * Fully covers the syllabus for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health* Deals with the majority of construction activities as well as the key health and safety areas identified by the HSE* Includes a summary of the main legislation, ideal as a reference for students as well as for all managers in the construction industry

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and closely matches the syllabus. The successful first edition has 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 will also be useful to 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:* Chapter on international aspects and standards (including ILO and OHSAS 18001), making the book suitable for overseas courses such as the NEBOSH International Certificate* Study skills chapter offers more support for students who return to study* Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including the Fire Safety OrderPhil Hughes MBE, MSc, FIOSH, RSP is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001) and 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, MIEE, MIOSH is the Vice Chair of NEBOSH and a course manager for NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant. * Student-friendly presentation in full color packed with illustrations and photographs* Revision questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge* Includes a summary of the main legal requirements, useful for both students and managers

Do you need to get to grips with health and safety principles but don't have time to wade through reams of legislation and guidance? Do you need practical step-by-step guidance on health and safety issues for your small business? Then this is the book for you.The jargon-free Easy Guide to Health and Safety introduces the health and safety issues which the self-employed and managers, directors and staff with health and safety responsibilities in small businesses face every day. Words and legislation are kept to a minimum and the text is supported by numerous relevant illustrations. The book is packed with practical guidance and solutions, as well as handy checklists and forms for your basic health and safety needs, especially useful when setting up a new business.The book is also suitable for students on IOSH Working Safely and NVQ level 1 and 2 courses from City & Guilds and other NVQ awarding bodies.Phil Hughes is a well known UK safety professional with over thirty years world wide experience. He was Chairman of NEBOSH from 1995-2001 and President of IOSH in 1990-91. Phil received the RoSPA Distinguished service award in May 2001 and became a Director and Trustee of RoSPA in 2003. He received an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2005 for services to Health and Safety.Liz Hughes taught psychology in further and higher education. She went on to qualify as a social worker specializing in mental health, and later moved into the voluntary sector where she managed development for a number of years. Liz has achieved NVQ training modules D32, 33 and 34 and has tutored students completing NVQ awards. Her psychology and education background means that she is skilled in preparing readable, easily accessible information. *Do you need to get to grips with health and safety principles but don't have time to wade through reams of legislation and guidance? *Do you need practical step-by-step guidance on health and safety issues for your small business?

Easy Guide to Health and Safety

Hughes, Liz

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International Health and Safety at Work: for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction: Health and Safety

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate

International Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Easy Guide to Health and Safety