Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management

Tony Moore

ISBN 10: 075066990X / ISBN 13: 9780750669900

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Okt 2006, 2006

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Neuware - The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 modernised the UK's approach to disaster and emergency management, taking into account the kinds of threats the country faces in the 21st century, including terrorist threats and threats to the environment. This third edition of the Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management has been fully updated to cover the topics and themes reflected in the Act, and collates all the key components of disaster and emergency planning for both the public and the private sector, covering both man-made and natural disasters. Written from a UK practitioner's point of view, using case studies and examples, it helps readers to understand and formulate disaster and emergency policies and systems for their workplace. Its practical approach will help organizations to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster. The new edition has been updated in line with the latest legislation: \* Civil Contingencies Act 2004\* Amendment to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations\* Corporate Manslaughter Bill.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Okt 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075066990X
• ISBN 13: 9780750669900
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 159H x 45D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 159 millimeters height by 45 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1214 grams

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Synopsis

The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 modernised the UK’s approach to disaster and emergency management, taking into account the kinds of threats the country faces in the 21st century, including terrorist threats and threats to the environment. This third edition of the Tolley’s Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management has been fully updated to cover the topics and themes reflected in the Act, and collates all the key components of disaster and emergency planning for both the public and the private sector, covering both man-made and natural disasters. Written from a UK practitioner’s point of view, using case studies and examples, it helps readers to understand and formulate disaster and emergency policies and systems for their workplace. Its practical approach will help organizations to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster.

The new edition has been updated in line with the latest legislation:
* Civil Contingencies Act 2004
* Amendment to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations
* Corporate Manslaughter Bill

About the Author

Tony Moore, Raj Lakhpson