Health and Safety

For the NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate.

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction has been specially written for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety each year.

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--Title page verso.

Health and safety in construction is becoming an increasingly important subject. This book covers the issues that apply specifically to construction projects, including the nature and causes of occupational injury or illness, project organisation and OHS, OHS risk management, OHS legislation, the psychology of OHS, behavioural safety management.

This book promotes the use of safe working practices and improves awareness of health & safety.

The manual advises readers on real-life situations, providing an authoritative, highly practical and invaluable reference for practising engineers, technicians and other construction professionals and a comprehensive overview of the topic for students.

Establish the proper systems and procedures for effective health and safety management and the legal requirements that businesses need to be aware of with this guide for UK employers.

Gives an introduction to various areas of fire safety management, including the legal framework, causes and prevention of fire and explosions, fire protection measures, fire risk assessment, and fire investigation. This book covers the syllabus for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.

Guides the reader through Health and Safety legislation and explains how to comply with it in practical terms. This title is suitable for safety representatives and managers, and for students on introductory health & safety and general management courses.