Health & Safety
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Safety at Work, 7th Edition
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  • 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

    Health and Safety Bundle

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    In this single pack you can find a wealth of resources on health and safety in the workplace. The books included are

    Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

    Health and Safety at Work: Key Terms

    Phil Hughes, MBE, MSc, FIOSH, RSP, Partner Southfield Consulting, Health and Safety Management Consultants, Rugby, U.K. Former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001). Former President of IOSH (1990-1991). MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA.
    Ed Ferrett, PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIEE, MIOSH, Vice Chair of NEBOSH. Course manager for NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College, U.K.
    Jeremy Stranks, MSc, FCIEH, FIOSH, RSP, Managing Consultant, Safety and Hygiene Consultants, U.K

    Safety and Health for Engineers, 2nd Edition
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    The essential guide to blending safety and health with economical engineering

    Over time, the role of the engineer has evolved into a complex combination of duties and responsibilities. Modern engineers are required not only to create products and environments, but to make them safe and economical as well. Safety and Health for Engineers, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that helps engineers reconcile safety and economic concerns using the latest cost-effective methods of ensuring safety in all facets of their work. It addresses the fundamentals of safety, legal aspects, hazard recognition, the human element of safety, and techniques for managing safety in engineering decisions. Like its successful predecessor, this Second Edition contains a broad range of topics and examples, detailed references to information and standards, real-world application exercises, and a significant bibliography of books for each chapter.

    Inside this indispensable resource, you'll find:
    * The duties and legal responsibilities for which engineers are accountable
    * Updated safety laws and regulations and their enforcement agencies
    * An in-depth study of hazards and their control
    * A thorough discussion of human behavior, capabilities, and limitations
    * Key instruction on managing safety and health through risk management, safety analyses, and safety plans and programs

    Additionally, Safety and Health for Engineers includes the latest legal considerations, new risk analysis methods, system safety and decision-making tools, and today's concepts and methods in ergonomic design. It also contains revised reference figures and tables, OSHA permissible exposure limits, and updated examples and exercises taken from real cases that challenged engineering designs. Written for engineers, plant managers, safety professionals, and students, Safety and Health for Engineers, Second Edition provides the information and tools you need to unite health and safety with economical engineering for safer technological solutions.
    Hardcover
    758 pages

    PART ONE. INTRODUCTION.

    PART TWO. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS.

    PART THREE. HAZARDS AND THEIR CONTROL.

    PART FOUR. THE HUMAN ELEMENT.

    PART FIVE. MANAGING SAFETY AND HEALTH.

    Appendix A: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits.

    Appendix B: Ergonomics Data.

    Index. 

    Safety with Machinery
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    • Explains which standard is relevant for which type of machine
    • Helps manufacturers to self-certify their machines for the EU market
    • All types of safeguards are discussed – mechanical, interlocking, electrical/electronic/programmable, hydraulic, pneumatic

    John Ridley and Dick Pearce, both recognized specialists in machinery safety, guide the reader through the various standards, regulations and best practices relating to the safe design and use of machinery and show which standard is relevant for which type of machine. Safety with Machinery provides a basic grounding in machinery safety and covers safeguarding philosophy and strategy, typical hazards, risk assessment and reduction, guarding techniques, ergonomic considerations, safe use of equipment and plant layout. All types of safeguards are discussed – mechanical, interlocking, electrical / electronic / programmable, hydraulic, pneumatic.

    The new edition has been updated throughout in line with changes in regulations and standards. The section on electric, electronic and programmable safety systems has been expanded to reflect their increasing importance. The book now focuses on the harmonised standards (e.g. EN ISO 13849, IEC/EN 61131-2) which can be used by manufacturers to self-certify their machines for the European market without the need for third party examination, but also covers other relevant standards (e.g. IEC 62061). Many practical examples set the regulations in context and assist in the interpretation of the various standards.

    Safety with Machinery is essential reading for all engineers involved in machinery design and maintenance all over the world as every machine sold within or into the EU needs to conform to the harmonised standards. It also provides health and safety professionals, students and employee representatives, as well as certification bodies, health and safety inspectors and safety regulators with a comprehensive overview of machinery safety.

    Effective Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Using the Team Approach
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    An important and highly actionable blueprint for optimum workplace safety

    Health and safety management is an ongoing concern in today's workplace. Effective Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Using the Team Approach provides today's safety professionals with an excellent resource for protecting their organizations' most important resource-their employees. The author, a seasoned health and safety professional, provides a blueprint for installing a system that's been proven to reduce illness and injury on any job, in any industry, with a simple, logical approach that compares safety management to production and quality control-issues today's managers readily understand.

    The system uses a team approach to get every level of an organization involved in the process of managing safety issues, with the ultimate goal being the development of a safety culture in which every employee has a personal interest in protecting their lives, their property, and their environment.

    An ideal resource for industry managers as well as graduate-level courses in workplace safety and health, this text offers such special features as:
    * Important checklists, including OSHA-required training, OSHA-required inspections, and OSHA-required postings and labeling
    * Numerous health and safety resources, Web site addresses, and contact information for related organizations
    * Real-world examples that illustrate important health and safety issues
    * Helpful charts and forms to facilitate implementation of the team approach
    * Frequently asked questions and answers for users of the system
    Hardcover
    217 pages
    Foreword.

    Preface.

    1. The Hierarchy of Safety, Health and Environmental Management.

    2. Understanding OSHA and Safety and Health Regulations.

    3. The Basics of Managing Safety, Health and Environmental Programs.

    4. The Facility Safety and Health Committee System.

    5. The Safety Activities Task Group.

    6. The Rules and Procedures Task Group.

    7. The Education and Training Task Group.

    8. The Inspections and Audits Task Group.

    9. The Health and Environment Task Group.

    10. The Fire and  Emergency Task Group.

    11. The Housekeeping Task Group.

    12. The Incident Investigations Task Group.

    13. The Security Task Group.

    14. Safety and Health Responsibilities.

    Appendix A: Tools and Forms.

    Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions.

    Appendix C: Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security Resources.

    Index.

    Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, 3rd Edition

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  • The only book for the General Certificate endorsed by NEBOSH
  • Student-friendly presentation in full colour packed with illustrations and photographs
  • Revision questions and sample answers taken from recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge
  • Includes a summary of the main legal requirements, ideal for both students and managers
    • New in this edition:
    • Restructured in line with the unitized NEBOSH syllabus
    • New chapter with specimen answers for the two written examinations and a specimen practical assignment and management report
    • Revised international chapter to cater more fully for the NEBOSH International Certificate
    • Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including CDM 2007, Asbestos 2006, Noise 2005, Fire Safety Order 2005, and legislation on smoke-free workplaces

    The Health and Safety Handbook: A Practical Guide to Health and Safety Law, Management Policies and Procedures

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    Employers have a duty to provide health and safety information, instruction and training for their staff. The Health and Safety Handbook enables managers to comply with the law and draw up health and safety procedures for their workplace.

    Key areas of health and safety are covered, including:
    • principles of health and safety law;
    • health and safety management;
    • the working environment;
    • engineering safety;
    • fire prevention and protection;
    • electrical safety;
    • health and safety in construction operations;
    • occupational health;
    • personal protective equipment;
    • human factors;
    • hazardous substances.

    Clearly laid out with flow-charts and key point summaries, the handbook will enable managers to put together their own health and safety policies. Simplified procedures dealing with common accidents in the workplace as well as an extensive list of abbreviations are also supplied to help readers understand the legal terminology.

    Tolley's Workplace Accident Handbook

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    Accidents are just waiting to happen in the workplace and can be costly to an organisation. Health and Safety legislation is now stricter than ever, with the financial and legal implications for those found contravening these regulations extremely hard-hitting. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that workplace accidents cost British business up to £9 billion per year.
     With this in mind, it makes sense to ensure that effective policies and procedures are put in place to minimise the risk to both your employees and your organisation. Tolley's Workplace Accident Handbook is a practical guide that ensures those with responsibility for health and safety are aware of their legal obligations regarding accidents at work. It provides a clear explanation of how accidents happen and their impact on the organisation, as well as risk management and accident prevention techniques. Accidents will happen – but only by reviewing the causes and assessing the risks can they be effectively prevented. This new handbook shows how. Tolley's Workplace Accident Handbook is the only publication that deals specifically with accident prevention and policy, and gives you: * All relevant legislation plus coverage of potential changes to existing legislation * Checklists and case studies to help you put best practices in place * A section on how to prepare for an HSE investigation into a workplace accident * Best practice guidance to help you review and update your current policies and procedures to comply with the latest legislation * A vastly experienced team of authors, guaranteed to give you expert guidance

    Introduction To Fire Safety Management
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    Andrew Furness and Martin Muckett give an introduction to all areas of fire safety management, including the legal framework, causes and prevention of fire and explosions, fire protection measures, fire risk assessment, and fire investigation. Fire safety is not treated as an isolated area but linked into an effective health and safety management system. Introduction to Fire Safety Management has been developed for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and is also suitable for other NVQ level 3 and 4 fire safety courses. The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and supported by checklists, report forms and record sheets. This practical approach makes the book a valuable reference for health and safety professionals, fire officers, facility managers, safety reps, managers, supervisors and HR personnel in companies, as well as fire safety engineers, architects, construction managers and emergency fire services personnel. Andrew Furness CFIOSH, GIFireE, Dip2OSH, MIIRSM, MRSH, is Managing Director of Salvus Consulting Limited who specialise in Fire Safety. He was the chairman of the NEBOSH / IOSH working party that developed the NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management certificate.Martin Muckett MA, MBA, CMIOSH, MIFireE, Dip2OSH, former Principal Health and Safety Advisor to The Fire Service Inspectorate and Principal Fire Safety Officer, Martin is currently Salvus Consulting Limited?s Senior Fire Safety Trainer / Consultant.
    Paperback, 440 pages

     

    Audience
    Students on fire safety management and fire risk assessment courses as well as students on general health & safety courses. Fire officers, facility managers, safety reps, managers, supervisors, and HR personnel in companies, who have fire safety responsibilities. Health & Safety professionals. Fire safety engineers, construction managers and architects. Local Authority enforcement officers and emergency fire services personnel.

    Contents
    1. Fire safety foundations 2. Safety policy 3. Organising for safety 4. Safety culture 5. Principles of risk assessment 6. General principles of control 7. Principles of fire and explosion 8. Causes and prevention of fire 9. Fire protection in buildings 10. Safety of people in the event of a fire 11. Monitoring, auditing and reviewing fire safety systems 12. Reactive monitoring – reporting, recording and investigation 13. Environmental impact of fire 14. Fire risk assessment 15. Summary of key legal requirementsAbbreviations Index

    Health & Safety, Environment and Quality Audits - A risk-based approach
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    Auditing is an essential tool for managing compliance with essential health & safety, environmental safety and quality standards. Increasingly these three areas are audited by the same professionals to proliferating standards (e.g. OHSAS 18001 for health & safety, ISO 9000 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental).
    This book covers all the aspects that need to be taken into account for a successful audit to recognised standards and other non-certifiable business control frameworks. The book takes a risk based approach to auditing business-critical risk areas, supported by checklists, forms and toolkits, which are also available as free downloads from the book?s companion web site. Stephen Asbury is Director of Corporate Risk Systems Limited, a Risk Management consultancy. He is a Director and Trustee of IOSH and IOSH Services Limited and has over 20 year's experience as a health, safety and environment practitioner. Peter Ashwell is Managing Director of Kingdom Management Limited,an Internal Audit training consultancy which has been servicing multinational clients worldwide for the last 16 years. He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management with over 30 years experience in business.