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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Each element of the syllabus is covered by a dedicated chapter. The successful previous editions have also found ready acceptance for other NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Health and Safety.

As an introduction to all areas of occupational safety and health the book is also a practical reference for managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities and safety representatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards.

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Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, CFIOSH, is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001), former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA, in the New Year's Honours List 2005.
Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIET, CMIOSH, is the Vice Chairman of NEBOSH and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant.

472 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 2003

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For anyone undertaking the NEBOSH National General Certificate course - this is essential reading and will ensure successfully completing the course is a far less daunting task.
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Magnificent book! Amazing source for all whose interested in health and safety and specially for IGC management system Exam.
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i want to read this book. i have a course about health and safety at wor. this book is important to me
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January 30, 2016
Health & safety is relevant to all branches of Industries. So I want to be familiar with the Hazards & Risks associated with the actiities by reading this Hanbook.So allow me to read this book
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