Health and Safety in Brief

Description

The fundamental contents of this comprehensive work are presented here in a user-friendly format, suitable for readers whose needs are less demanding than those of a professional member of IOSH. This book 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. Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents •Part 1. Law 1. Legal Processes 2. Health and Safety Laws •Part 2. Management 3. Management Responsibilities 4. Human Resources 5. Workplace Safety 6. Information and Advice 7. Accidents •Part 3. Occupational Health 8. The Body 9. Health at Work 10. Health Protection •Part 4. Safety Technology 11. Chemicals 12. Noise and Hearing Protection 13. Work Equipment 14. Construction 15. Manual Handling 16. Mechanical Handling 17. Safe Use of Electricity 18. Fire 19. Environment Appendices Index