Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate [Paperback]

Ed Ferrett PhD BSc (Hons Eng) CEng MIMechE MIEE MIOSH (Author), Phil Hughes MBE MSc FIOSH RSP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0750657308 | ISBN-13: 978-0750657303

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is based on the QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) accredited NEBOSH General Certificate, as revised in 2002. It has been developed specifically for students who are studying for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.

The book is also intended as a useful reference guide for managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities, and for safety represenatives. It covers the essential elements of health and safety management, risk control, and standards.

Examination questions at the end of each chapter are taken from recent NEBOSH National General Certificate papers. The answers to these questions are to be found within the preceding chapter of the book.

This full colour text is highly illustrated throughout, and has been designed for easy assimilation of the information provided.

*The only book students of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health will need to buy
*Written by the Deputy Chairman and former Chairman of NEBOSH
*Highly illustrated, full-colour book
*Summarises all the most commonly used Acts and Regulations

Editorial Reviews

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"an excellent new reference guide... a useful reference source for safety representatives, as well as managers and directors with health and safety responsibilities...
Clearly and concisely written, the book makes use of numerous charts, illustrations and diagrams to help readers to gain a useful working knowledge of the principles behind occupational health and safety, and the main elements of a successful risk management system."
- SAFETY MANAGEMENT, June 2003

"Undoubtedly... Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The Handbook For The NEBOSH National General Certificate will be found on the bookshelves of all those with a current professional interest in the subject matter, as well as those who aspire to such status."
- HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK, October 2003

"Beautifully presented, this nearly 500-page, A4 paperback is excellently designed and illusrated for class teaching or self-study purposes... This is a thoroughly user friendly and encouraging presentation for students and working would-be professionals alike."
- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH JOURNAL (RoSPA), October 2003

Book Description

The only book students on NEBOSH National General Certificate courses need to buy --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (March 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750657308
• ISBN-13: 978-0750657303
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,610,876 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 28, 2009

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Nithiavel Rathinam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, Third Edition: The Handbook for the NEBOSH National General Certificate (Paperback)

A great book for those embarking on a career in health & safety, or even for managers, leaders who are looking for great tips on safety issues for their companies. Well structured, great contents, and the book is easy to read and understand. Worth the read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, excellent service!! thanks, June 25, 2006

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Juan Ribera "pirulamazon" (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, Second Edition: The handbook for students on NEBOSH and other introductory H&S courses (Paperback)

The book is awesome and the shipping was fast, thank you!!