
International Health and Safety at Work
for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- 596 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
International Health and Safety at Work
for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
About this book
International Health and Safety at Work has been specially written in simple English for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Health and Safety each year. Fully revised in alignment with the 2019 syllabus, this fourth edition provides students with all they need to tackle the course with confidence.
Clear, easily accessible information is presented in full colour, with discussion of essential principles such as ILO and OSH conventions as well as legal frameworks from a range of countries. The book features practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding.
International Health and Safety at Work remains the most effective tool for those working to fit international health and safety standards to local needs and practice.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of illustrations
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- About the authors
- How to use this book and what it covers
- List of principal abbreviations
- 1. The moral, financial and legal reasons for health and safety management
- 2. Health and safety management systems and policy
- 3. Health and safety management of people and processes
- 4. Health and safety management of risks and controls
- 5. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
- 6. Physical and psychological health
- 7. Musculoskeletal health
- 8. Chemical and biological agents
- 9. General workplace issues
- 10. Work equipment
- 11. Fire
- 12. Electricity
- 13. Summary of ILO, OSH Conventions, Recommendations and country legislative themes
- 14. Study skills
- 15. Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations
- 16. Sources of information and guidance
- Index