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Introduction to health and safety in construction / Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.Description: xxvii, 440 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 075066343X (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 690.22 HUG
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Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 690.22 HUG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002000367004

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The construction industry is working hard to improve its health and safety record. It is now essential for employers and employees to be aware of the health and safety issues that concern them and demand for qualifications in this area is increasing. The coverage of this book has been directly matched to the Certificate course in Construction Safety and Health from NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). However, the comprehensive coverage of health and safety topics in a construction context make it relevant for other courses in Construction Design and Management, Construction Safety and Health, and the Built Environment, both in the UK and overseas. It will prove essential reading for the building industry. The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and includes self-assessment questions taken directly from NEBOSH examinations as well as a study skills chapter. 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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword by George Brumwell
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • About the authors
  • List of principal abbreviations
  • Illustrations credits
  • Health and safety foundations
  • Policy
  • Organising for health and safety
  • Promoting a positive health and safety culture
  • Risk assessment
  • Principles of control
  • General site issues - hazards and control
  • Working at height - hazards and control
  • Excavation work and confined spaces - hazards and control
  • Demolition - hazards and control
  • Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control
  • Work equipment hazards and control
  • Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control
  • Electrical hazards and control
  • Fire hazards and control
  • Chemical and biological health hazards and control
  • Physical and psychological health hazards and control
  • Incident investigation, recording and reporting
  • Monitoring, review and audit
  • Summary of the main legal requirements
  • Study skills
  • Index

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