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Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: The Handbook for Construction Professionals and Students on NEBOSH and Other Construction Courses [198043]

  £41.99
The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and includes self-assessment questions taken directly from NEBOSH examinations as well as specimen answers. A chapter on study skills offers support for professionals returning to study. The text is also supported with checklists, report forms and record sheets, making it a valuable reference tool for construction managers, supervisors, designers, building and civil engineers to consult on the day to day issues of health and safety.

New in this edition:
* Restructured in line with the unitised NEBOSH syllabus
* New chapter with specimen answers for the two written examinations and a specimen practical assignment and management report
* Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including CDM 2007, alterations to the application of the fire safety order 2005 following CDM 2007, Control of Asbestos 2006, REACH, and legislation on smoke-free workplaces.

Contents: Foreword List of principal abbreviations 1. Foundations in health and safety 2. Policy 3. Organising for health and safety 4. Promoting a positive health and safety culture 5. Risk assessment 6. Principles of control 7. Monitoring review and audit 8. Incident investigation, recording and reporting 9. Construction law and management 10. Construction site - hazards and control 11. Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control 12. Manual and mechanical handling - hazards and control 13. Work equipment - hazards and control 14. Electrical - hazards and control 15. Fire - hazards and control 16. Chemical and biological health - hazards and control 17. Physical and psychological health - hazards and control 18. Working at height - hazards and control 19. Excavation work and confined spaces - hazards and control 20. Demolition - hazards and control 21. Summary of the main legal requirements 22. Study skills 23. Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations Index.
Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: The Handbook for Construction Professionals and Students on NEBOSH and Other Construction Courses
Author:  Hughes, Phil|Ferrett, Ed
Date Published:  23 June 2008
Document Type:  Books
Format:  Paperback
ISBN:  1856175219
ISBN13:  9781856175210
Pages:  624
Publisher:  Elsevier
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