Introduction to International Health and Safety at Work : The Handbook for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is the definitive handbook to the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from NEBOSH, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail, and all relevant legislation summarized for quick reference. To make studying easier, each chapter starts with learning outcomes and ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations, and a chapter of sample answers can be found at the end of the book.

This book is also of great value to those studying for other health and safety courses, or as a handy reference for managers and directors dealing with day-to-day health and safety issues. It covers all the essential elements of health and safety management: the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards, and includes checklists, report forms and record sheets. In addition, useful topics outside the syllabus have been included, as well as a new chapter to cover other aspects of health and safety and related areas that many readers will find helpful on completion of their course, including environmental considerations and international issues.

About The Authors
How to Use This Book
Acknowledgements
List of Principal Abbreviations

Chapter 1 : Health and Safety Foundations
Chapter 2 : Policy
Chapter 3 : Organizing for Health and Safety
Chapter 4 : Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Chapter 5 : Risk Assessment
Chapter 6 : Principles of Control
Chapter 7 : Monitoring, Review and Audit
Chapter 8 : Occupational Incident and Accident Investigation Recording and Reporting
Chapter 9 : Movement of People and Vehicle : Hazards and Control
Chapter 10 : Manual and Mechanical Handling Hazards and Control
Chapter 11 : Work Equipment Hazards and Control
Chapter 12 : Electrical Hazards and Control
Chapter 13 : Fire Hazards and Control
Chapter 14 : Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
Chapter 15 : Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
Chapter 16 : Construction Activities : Hazard and Control
Chapter 17 : ILO, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conventions, Legal Frameworks, Example and Summaries
Chapter 18 : Study Skills
Chapter 19 : Specimen Answers to NEBOSH Examinations
Chapter 20 : International Sources of Information and Guidance

Index