This textbook is directly aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail. Each chapter guides the student through the syllabus with references to legal frameworks and guidelines. Images, tables, case studies and key information are highlighted within the text to make learning more productive. Covering fire behaviour, safety, management, risk assessment, prevention and the changes to HSG65, the book can also be used as a daily reference by professionals.
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Written by experts in the field of fire safety
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Complete coverage that goes beyond the syllabus content making it a useful resource after study
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Illustrated throughout to enhance understanding
FPA Syllabus and Chapter Table
List of Illustrations
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 : Foundations in Health and Safety
Chapter 2 : Health and Safety Management Systems – Policy
Chapter 3 : Health and Safety Management Systems – Organising
Chapter 4 : Health and Safety Management Systems – Planning and Implementing
Chapter 5 : Health and Safety Management Systems – Measuring, Auditing and Reviewing
Chapter 6 : Managing Fire Safety
Chapter 7 : Principles of Fire and Explosion
Chapter 8 : Causes and Prevention of Fires and Explosions
Chapter 9 : Fire Protection in Buildings
Chapter 10 : Safety of People in the Event of Fire
Chapter 11 : Fire Safety Risk Assessment
Chapter 12 : Summary of the Main Legal Requirements (taken from Hughes and Ferrett, 2011 Introduction to Health and Safety at Work Chapter 15)
Chapter 13 : Environmental and International Considerations
Chapter 14 : Study Skills
Chapter 15 : Sources of Information and Guidance
Bibliography
Index
