Safety at Work - Hardcover

Ridley; Channing; Ridley, John; Channing, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750640189 ISBN 13: 9780750640183

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999

Synopsis

Safety at Work is widely accepted as the authoritative guide to safety and health in the workplace. Written by a team of specialist contributors under the joint editorship of John Ridley and John Channing, the book covers all aspects of safety management. It has been prepared in association with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to cover their academic requirements for membership and has become essential reading for all students of the subject.

The fifth edition has been extensively revised to encompass recent changes in health, safety, employment and environmental legislation. Major revisions have been made to the text throughout the book to reflect the new laws, standards and practices. Particular emphasis has been placed on the role of the manager and recognition has been given to the shift in employment numbers from manufacturing to service industries. New chapters cover the influences on health and safety, practical safety management and behavioural techniques and the management of chemicals, ergonomics and the environment.

About this title

Book Description

The definitive guide to health and safety at work

From the Back Cover

* Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of H&S management, updated to cover all the latest UK and EU regulations and directives
* Edited by two experienced and well-known H&S professionals, with contributions from leading experts in H&S research and practice
* Ideal reference for all students on degree level courses as well as for H&S and HR professionals

Safety at Work is widely accepted as the most authoritative guide to safety and health in the workplace. Its comprehensive coverage and academically rigorous approach make it essential reading for students on occupational safety and health courses at diploma, bachelor and master level, including the NEBOSH National Diploma. Health and safety professionals turn to it for detailed coverage of the fundamentals and background of the field.

The seventh edition has been revised to cover recent changes in UK legislation and practice, including:
* Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007
* Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
* Work at Height Regulations 2005
* Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
* Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
* Waste regulations 2005, 2006
* ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts and general principles

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750640189
• ISBN 13: 9780750640183
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 864