Health and Safety in Brief

In plain English, John Ridley guides the reader through health and safety legislation and explains how to comply with it in practical terms. The text is clearly laid out, distinguishing between bulleted summaries of legislative requirements and the author's advice and commentary on compliance. By condensing the fundamental contents of the author's acclaimed Safety at Work into a practical and affordable volume, Health and Safety in Brief has established itself as a valuable handbook for managers, safety advisors and representatives, as well as an essential revision aid for students on health & safety and general management courses such as: * NEBOSH National Certificate and Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health * IOSH Working and Managing Safely * CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace * British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health * NVQs in Occupational Safety and Health * Chartered Management Institute's Level 5 Diploma in Management New in this edition: * Construction safety incorporates new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and new Working at Heights Regulations 2005 * Completely revised coverage of fire safety in line with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 * Effects of the EU REACH Regulations 2006 * Updates in line with Vibration Regulations 2005 * Coverage of the more stringent requirements for handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.Ridley, John is the author of 'Health and Safety in Brief' with ISBN 9780750686396 and ISBN 0750686391.