Health and Safety Questions and Answers is a practical handbook providing best practice solutions to a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions about health and safety. This book explains and covers approved codes of practice, legal requirements and the latest guidance on a wide range of health and safety topics.
Although employment environments may differ, the laws that apply are generally the same and employers need to adapt solutions and procedures to suit their way of working. The end result must always be to minimise risk and reduce the likelihood of harm to individuals.
Health and Safety Questions and Answers:
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uses an accessible and clear Q&A format for easy reference
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offers a pragmatic, practical approach to complying with the latest health and safety legislation
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contains checklists and templates to aid the reader in their design of health and safety management
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systems.
Covering the most significant topics of health and safety, this book highlights an employer’s key responsibilities, and provides an invaluable easy reference guide for everyday questions.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Health and Safety
Chapter 2 : Health and Safety Legislation
Chapter 3 : The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Explained
Chapter 4 : Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Chapter 5 : Accident and Incident Management and Investigation
Chapter 6 : Health and Safety Culture
Chapter 7 : Human Factors in Health and Safety
Chapter 8 : Training in Health and Safety
Chapter 9 : Risk Assessments
Chapter 10 : First Aid
Chapter 11 : Hazardous Substances and The COSHH Regulations 2002
Chapter 12 : Asbestos Management
Chapter 13 : Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
Chapter 14 : Manual Handling
Chapter 15 : Noise in The Workplace
Chapter 16 : Workplace Environment and Safety
Chapter 17 : Display Screen Equipment
Chapter 18 : Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 19 : Working at Heights
Chapter 20 : Safe Systems of Work
Chapter 21 : Electrical Safety
Chapter 22 : Gas Safety
Chapter 23 : Fire Safety in The Workplace
Chapter 24 : Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Chapter 25 : Stress Management
Chapter 26 : Lone Working, Violence and Aggression at Work
Chapter 27 : Managing Contractors
Bibliography
Index
