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 and is endorsed by NEBOSH. Each element of the syllabus is covered by a dedicated chapter and both taught units are covered. A chapter on international aspects make the book also suitable for the NEBOSH International Certificate. The successful previous editions have also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety. Full colour pages and hundreds of illustrations bring the subject to life. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations. Specimen answers and a study skills chapter help to prepare for the exam. 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 and includes handy forms and checklists. New in this edition: Updated in line with the 2009 changes to the NEBOSH syllabusUpdated throughout in line with changes in the regulationsNew and improved layout makes studying even easier * 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