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The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice Jeremy Stranks

The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice By Jeremy Stranks

The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice by Jeremy Stranks


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Now in its sixth edition, this guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the new health and safety legislation plus detailed coverage of key factors and requirements across all areas of health and safety.

The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice Summary

The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice by Jeremy Stranks

Now in its sixth edition, this guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the new health and safety legislation, ensuring you can successfully implement the necessary legislation in your organisation. Fully revised and updated, this handbook provides in-depth guidance to new legislation including: * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * The Working Time Regulations 1998 * The Children (Protection at Work) Regulations 1998 * Revisions to Approved Code of Practice and HSE Guidance on the role of competent persons * Relevant case studies * Plus detailed coverage of key factors and requirements across all areas of health and safety. Organised into two easy-to-use sections and fully illustrated with case studies, the "Handbook of Health and Safety Practice" discusses both the legal and the practical aspects of health and safety in the workplace. This authoritative guide helps you to take a more comprehensive view on health and safety and how it can contribute to your wider business objectives.

About Jeremy Stranks

Jeremy Stranks has had over forty years experience in occupational health and safety, initially as an enforcement officer in local government and, more recently, as Chief Health and Safety Adviser to the Milk Marketing Board and its commercial subsidiary, Dairy Crest Limited. He is currently a consultant, trainer, author and expert witness in this field. He is the author of many books, including the Health and Safety Law.

Table of Contents

Health & Safety Law * Origins of health and safety law * Common law liability and workplace injuries * Health and safety at work - the principal legal requirements * Enforcement * Health and safety and industrial relations law Health & Safety Management * Safety management and policy * Investigation, reporting and recording of accidents * Health and safety monitoring * Major incidents and emergency procedures * Health and safety training and communication * The cost of accidents and ill-health Accident Prevention * Principles of accident prevention * Safe systems of work The Working Environment * The organisation of the working environment * Temperature, lighting and ventilation * Welfare amentity provision * Cleaning and hygiene Occupational Health & Hygiene * Toxicology and health * Occupational diseases and conditions * Occupational health practice * Noise and vibration * Dust and fumes * Radiation and radiological protection * Personal protection * Occupational hygiene practice * Prevention and control strategies in occupational hygiene * Manual handling * First aid Human Factors and Safety at Work * Human factors and safety * Ergonomics * Stress Safety Technology * Work equipment * Fire * Lifting machinery and equipment * Pressure systems * Electrical safety * Construction safety * Mechanical handling * Dangerous substances * Specific processes and activities.

Additional information

GOR003980064
9780273663324
0273663321
The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice by Jeremy Stranks
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pearson Education Limited
2002-12-05
960
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