Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction (Black & White Version), Third Edition: The handbook for construction professionals and students on NEBOSH and other construction courses

**__Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction__** covers the specific challenges faced by the construction industry as well as the basics of occupational safety and health in general. The coverage of this book has been directly matched to the National Certificate award in Construction Safety and Health from NEBOSH. However, the comprehensive coverage makes it relevant for other built environment and construction courses in Design and Management and Safety & Health, both in the UK and overseas.The text is highly illustrated, easy to read and includes self-assessment questions and sample answers. A chapter on study skills offers support for professionals returning to study. It includes 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.**New in this edition:**\* Restructured in line with the unitised NEBOSH syllabus\* New chapter with specimen answers for the two written examinations and a specimen practical assignment and management report\* Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including CDM 2007, alterations to the application of the fire safety order 2005 following CDM 2007, Control of Asbestos 2006, REACH, and legislation on smoke-free workplaces**Phil Hughes** MBE, MSc, CFIOSH, is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001), former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA, in the New Year's Honours List 2005.**Ed Ferrett** PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIET, CMIOSH, is the Vice Chairman of NEBOSH and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant

introduction To Health And Safety In Construction Covers The Specific Challenges Faced By The Construction Industry As Well As The Basics Of Occupational Safety And Health In General. The Coverage Of This Book Has Been Directly Matched To The National Certificate Award In Construction Safety And Health From Nebosh. However, The Comprehensive Coverage Makes It Relevant For Other Built Environment And Construction Courses In Design And Management And Safety & Health, Both In The Uk And Overseas.

the Text Is Highly Illustrated, Easy To Read And Includes Self-assessment Questions And Sample Answers. A Chapter On Study Skills Offers Support For Professionals Returning To Study. It Includes 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.

new In This Edition:
* Restructured In Line With The Unitised Nebosh Syllabus
* New Chapter With Specimen Answers For The Two Written Examinations And A Specimen Practical Assignment And Management Report
* Updated Throughout In Line With Changes In The Regulations, Including Cdm 2007, Alterations To The Application Of The Fire Safety Order 2005 Following Cdm 2007, Control Of Asbestos 2006, Reach, And Legislation On Smoke-free Workplaces

phil Hughes Mbe, Msc, Cfiosh, Is A Former Chairman Of Nebosh (1995-2001), Former President Of Iosh (1990-1991) And Runs His Own Consultancy. He Received An Mbe For Services To Health And Safety And As A Director Of Rospa, In The New Year's Honours List 2005.
ed Ferrett Phd, Bsc (hons Eng), Ceng, Mimeche, Miet, Cmiosh, Is The Vice Chairman Of Nebosh And A Lecturer On Nebosh Courses At Cornwall Business School Of Cornwall College. He Is A Chartered Engineer And A Health And Safety Consultant.

* Endorsed By Nebosh
* Student-friendly Presentation In Full Colour Packed With Illustrations And Photographs
* Revision Questions And Sample Answers Based On Recent Nebosh Examinations To Test Your Knowledge
* Includes A Summary Of The Main Legislation, Ideal As A Reference For Students As Well As For All Managers In The Construction Industry

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction covers the specific challenges faced by the construction industry as well as the basics of occupational safety and health in general. The coverage of this book has been directly matched to the National Certificate award in Construction Safety and Health from NEBOSH. However, the comprehensive coverage makes it relevant for other built environment and construction courses in Design and Management and Safety & Health, both in the UK and overseas. The text is highly illustrated, easy to read and includes self-assessment questions and sample answers. A chapter on study skills offers support for professionals returning to study. It includes 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. New in this edition: * Restructured in line with the unitised NEBOSH syllabus * New chapter with specimen answers for the two written examinations and a specimen practical assignment and management report * Updated throughout in line with changes in the regulations, including CDM 2007, alterations to the application of the fire safety order 2005 following CDM 2007, Control of Asbestos 2006, REACH, and legislation on smoke-free workplaces Phil Hughes MBE, MSc, CFIOSH, is a former Chairman of NEBOSH (1995-2001), former President of IOSH (1990-1991) and runs his own consultancy. He received an MBE for services to health and safety and as a director of RoSPA, in the New Year's Honours List 2005. Ed Ferrett PhD, BSc (Hons Eng), CEng, MIMechE, MIET, CMIOSH, is the Vice Chairman of NEBOSH and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses at Cornwall Business School of Cornwall College. He is a Chartered Engineer and a health and safety consultant. * Endorsed by NEBOSH * Student-friendly presentation in full colour packed with illustrations and photographs * Revision questions and sample answers based on recent NEBOSH examinations to test your knowledge * Includes a summary of the main legislation, ideal as a reference for students as well as for all managers in the construction industry Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages xiii-xiv Acknowledgements , Page xv About the authors , Page xvi List of principal abbreviations , Pages xvii-xviii Illustrations credits , Pages xix-xxvii 1 - Health and safety foundations , Pages 1-22 2 - Policy , Pages 23-30 3 - Organizing for health and safety , Pages 31-49 4 - Promoting a positive health and safety culture , Pages 51-68 5 - Risk assessment , Pages 69-80 6 - Principles of control , Pages 81-107 7 - Monitoring review and audit , Pages 109-126 8 - Incident investigation, recording and reporting , Pages 127-141 9 - Construction law and management , Pages 143-171 10 - Construction site issues – hazards and control , Pages 173-184 11 - Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control , Pages 185-206 12 - Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control , Pages 207-228 13 - Work equipment hazards and control , Pages 229-265 14 - Electrical hazards and control , Pages 267-282 15 - Fire hazards and control , Pages 283-313 16 - Chemical and biological health hazards and control , Pages 315-347 17 - Physical and psychological health hazards and control , Pages 349-376 18 - Working at height – hazards and control , Pages 377-406 19 - Excavation work and confined spaces – hazards and control , Pages 407-423 20 - Demolition – hazards and control , Pages 425-434 21 - Summary of the main legal requirements , Pages 435-548 22 - International aspects of health and safety in construction , Pages 549-566 23 - Study skills , Pages 567-573 24 - Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations , Pages 575-588 Index , Pages 589-598 This volume fully covers the syllabus for the NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety and Health. It has been updated in line with changes in legislation regarding fire safety, noise and vibration, work at height, construction design and control of hazardous substances