The Handbook of Health and Safety Practice - Hardcover

Stranks, Jeremy W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0273034502 ISBN 13: 9780273034506

Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 1991

Synopsis

RO60120738. THE HANDBOOK OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE (RoSPA). 1991. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 702 pages. Illustré de nombreux dessins en noir et blanc dans le texte. Annotations en page de titre (ex-libris).. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

About this title

Synopsis

This is a source of information and guidance for health and safety practitioners and those studying for a wide range of professional institute examinations. The book covers effective prevention, the working environment, occupational health and application of health and safety management, law, accident hygiene, human behaviour and safety technology. This edition incorporates the national syllabus of the National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) and legislative changes for the control of hazardous substances, noise, asbestos and electricity. The first section of the book outlines the legal aspects of health and safety at work, but the principal emphasis of the rest of the book is on the practical considerations for enduring a safe and healthy workplace, including reference to occupational health practice and the problem of stress. It is aimed at safety practitioners and personnel managers in organizations in both public and private sectors.

It is also designed for members of the following organizations: Institution of Environmental Health Officers, Royal Society of Health, Institution of Industrial Mangers, Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents, British Safety Council.

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0273034502
• ISBN 13: 9780273034506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 700