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  • ISBN-10: 0367482886
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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work covers the fundamentals of occupational safety and health for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety each year. This 7th Edition closely follows the NEBOSH National General Certificate syllabus which was updated in 2019 and comes into use in 2020.

The highly illustrated content covers all of the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards and also includes checklists, report forms and record sheets to supplement learning. It also has an extensive summary of current health and safety legislation.

• Aligned to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

• Practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding

• Complete with a companion website containing extra resources for tutors and students

The book is suitable for all students following a level 3 Health and Safety course and a source of reference and guidance for managers at work in the UK. Written by renowned authors, this book is often provided as part of the Certificate course and is essential reading for a student.

List of illustrations
viii
Preface xv
Acknowledgements xvi
About the authors xvii
How to use this book and what it covers xviii
Principal abbreviations xx
Coronavirus (COVID-19): working safely xxiii
1 The moral, financial and legal reasons for health and safety management
1(42)
Introduction
2(1)
Some basic definitions
3(1)
1.1 The moral and financial reasons for promoting good standards of health and safety
4(3)
1.2 The legal framework for the regulation of health and safety including sources and types of law
7(10)
1.3 The main requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
17(10)
1.4 Legal and organisational roles and duties for managing contractors and construction projects
27(7)
1.5 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
34(3)
1.6 Further information
37(1)
1.7 Practice questions
37(2)
Appendix 1.1 Checklist for supply chain health and safety management
39(1)
Appendix 1.2 Pre-construction information
39(2)
Appendix 1.3 Construction phase plan
41(1)
Appendix 1.4 The health and safety file
41(2)
2 Health and safety management systems and policy
43(28)
2.1 Key elements and benefits of a health and safety management system
44(5)
2.2 Purpose and key features of an effective health and safety policy
49(6)
2.3 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
55(8)
2.4 Further information
63(1)
2.5 Practice questions
63(2)
Appendix 2.1 Health and Safety Policy checklist
65(1)
Appendix 2.2 Leadership actions for directors and board members
66(2)
Appendix 2.3 Detailed health and safety responsibilities
68(3)
3 Health and safety management of people and processes
71(28)
Introduction
72(1)
3.1 Health and safety culture
72(3)
3.2 Improving health and safety culture
75(9)
3.3 How human factors influence behaviour at work both positively and negatively
84(7)
3.4 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
91(2)
3.5 Further information
93(1)
3.6 Practice questions
94(2)
Appendix 3.1 Safety culture questionnaire
96(1)
Appendix 3.2 List of typical legislation requiring health and safety training
97(2)
4 Health and safety management of risk and controls
99(40)
Introduction
100(1)
4.1 Assessing risk
100(16)
4.2 Management of change
116(1)
4.3 Safe system of work for general work activities
117(3)
4.4 Permit-to-work system
120(4)
4.5 Emergency procedures
124(5)
4.6 Further information
129(1)
4.7 Practice questions
129(2)
Appendix 4.1 Hazard checklist
131(1)
Appendix 4.2 Risk assessment example 1: Hairdressing salon
132(2)
Appendix 4.3 Risk assessment example 2: Office cleaning
134(2)
Appendix 4.4 Asbestos examples of safe systems of work
136(3)
5 Health and safety monitoring and measuring
139(34)
5.1 Active and reactive monitoring
140(5)
5.2 Investigating incidents
145(13)
5.3 Health and safety auditing
158(3)
5.4 Review of health and safety performance
161(3)
5.5 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
164(2)
5.6 Further information
166(1)
5.7 Practice questions
166(2)
Appendix 5.1 Workplace inspection exercises
168(2)
Appendix 5.2 Information for insurance/compensation claims
170(3)
6 Physical and psychological health
173(30)
Introduction
174(1)
6.1 Noise
174(6)
6.2 Vibration
180(5)
6.3 Radiation
185(7)
6.4 Mental ill health in the workplace
192(4)
6.5 Violence at work
196(3)
6.6 Substance abuse at work
199(1)
6.7 Further information
200(1)
6.8 Practice questions
201(2)
7 Musculoskeletal health
203(26)
7.1 Work-related upper limb disorders
204(4)
7.2 Manual handling hazards and control measures
208(5)
7.3 Load handling equipment
213(10)
7.4 Further information
223(1)
7.5 Practice questions
224(2)
Appendix 7.1 A typical risk assessment for the use of lifting equipment
226(1)
Appendix 7.2 Examples of manually operated load handling equipment
227(1)
Appendix 7.3 Safe use of fork-lift trucks (based on an HSE document)
228(1)
8 Chemical and biological agents
229(44)
8.1 Forms of, classification of, and health risks from hazardous substances
230(4)
8.2 Assessment of health risks
234(9)
8.3 Occupational exposure limits
243(1)
8.4 Control measures
244(10)
8.5 Specific agents
254(10)
8.6 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
264(3)
8.7 Further information
267(1)
8.8 Practice questions
268(2)
Appendix 8.1 GHS Hazard (H) Statements (Health only)
270(1)
Appendix 8.2 Hazardous properties of waste (as listed in the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005)
271(1)
Appendix 8.3 Different types of protective glove
272(1)
9 General workplace issues
273(54)
9.1 Health, welfare and work environment requirements
274(4)
9.2 Working at height
278(14)
9.3 Safe working in confined spaces
292(1)
9.4 Lone working
293(1)
9.5 Slips and trips
294(2)
9.6 Safe movement of people and vehicles in the workplace
296(9)
9.7 Work-related driving
305(6)
9.8 Additional useful background information that is not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
311(10)
9.9 Further information
321(1)
9.10 Practice questions
322(2)
Appendix 9.1 Checklist of typical scaffolding faults
324(1)
Appendix 9.2 Inspection recording form with timing and frequency chart
325(2)
10 Work equipment
327(38)
10.1 General requirements for work equipment
328(9)
10.2 Hazards and controls for hand-held tools
337(5)
10.3 Mechanical and non-mechanical hazards of machinery
342(6)
10.4 Control measures for reducing risks from machinery hazards
348(13)
10.5 Further information
361(1)
10.6 Practice questions
362(3)
11 Fire
365(42)
11.1 Fire principles
366(5)
11.2 Preventing fire and fire spread
371(10)
11.3 Fire alarms and firefighting arrangements
381(6)
11.4 Fire evacuation
387(7)
11.5 Fire legislation in the UK - not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
394(3)
11.6 Fire risk assessment - not part of the NEBOSH NGC syllabus
397(4)
11.7 Further information
401(1)
11.8 Practice questions
402(2)
Appendix 11.1 Fire risk assessment checklist
404(1)
Appendix 11.2 Typical fire notice
405(2)
12 Electricity
407(22)
12.1 Principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity at work
408(8)
12.2 Control measures when working with electrical systems or using electrical equipment in all workplace conditions
416(10)
12.3 Further information
426(1)
12.4 Practice questions
426(3)
13 Summary of the main legal requirements
429(100)
13.1 Introduction
430(1)
13.2 The legal framework
431(3)
13.3 List of Acts, orders and regulations summarised
434(2)
13.4 HSW Act 1974 as amended in 2015
436(4)
13.5 Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010
440(1)
13.6 Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures Regulation (European) adopting into EU UN Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) as amended from End of Implementation date of 31/12/2020 or later if changed
441(4)
13.7 Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
445(1)
13.8 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
446(9)
13.9 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
455(2)
13.10 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2004 Amendment
457(4)
13.11 Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002
461(2)
13.12 Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002
463(2)
13.13 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
465(2)
13.14 Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 and Regulations 1998 amended in 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2011
467(2)
13.15 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
469(9)
13.16 The Health and Safety (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 SI 2018 No. 1370
478(1)
13.17 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 as amended
478(1)
13.18 Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations 1989
479(1)
13.19 Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017
479(2)
13.20 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 as amended in 2002
481(3)
13.21 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as amended in 2003 and 2006
484(3)
13.22 Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHO) 1992 as amended in 2002
487(2)
13.23 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
489(4)
13.24 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002 and 2013
493(2)
13.25 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (except Part IV) as amended in 2002 and 2013
495(4)
13.26 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
499(5)
13.27 Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977
504(1)
13.28 Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
505(2)
13.29 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended
507(2)
13.30 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
509(2)
13.31 Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002 and 2013
511(2)
13.32 Work at Height Regulations 2005 as amended in 2007
513(4)
13.33 Other relevant legislation in brief
517(12)
14 Climate change, environmental management, international and other aspects of health and safety
529(20)
14.1 Introduction
530(1)
14.2 Climate change
531(5)
14.3 International issues
536(7)
14.4 Health and safety in the home
543(2)
14.5 Safe cycling
545(1)
14.6 Further information
546(1)
Appendix 14.1 Scaffolds and ladders
547(1)
Appendix 14.2 International travel tips
547(2)
15 Study skills
549(10)
15.1 Introduction
550(1)
15.2 Find a place to study
550(1)
15.3 Make a study plan
550(1)
15.4 Time management
550(1)
15.5 Blocked thinking
551(1)
15.6 Taking notes
551(1)
15.7 Reading for study
551(1)
15.8 Free learning resources from the Open University
551(1)
15.9 Organising for revision
552(1)
15.10 Organising information
552(1)
15.11 Being aware of your learning style
553(1)
15.12 How does memory work?
554(1)
15.13 How to deal with exams
554(2)
15.14 Open book examinations
556(1)
15.15 The examiners' reports
556(1)
15.16 Conclusion
557(1)
15.17 References
557(2)
16 Specimen answers to practice questions
559(4)
16.1 Introduction
560(1)
16.2 The written examinations
560(2)
16.3 NGC2: Risk Assessment
562(1)
17 Sources of information and guidance
563(42)
17.1 Introduction
564(1)
17.2 How to search the internet effectively
564(2)
17.3 Some useful websites
566(2)
17.4 Health and safety forms
568(37)
Index 605
Phil Hughes MBE is a well-known UK safety professional with over 50 years worldwide experience as Head of Environment, Health and Safety at two large multinationals: Courtaulds and Fisons. Phil started work in health and safety in the Factory Inspectorate at the Derby District UK in 1969 and moved to Courtaulds in 1974. He joined IOSH in that year and became Chairman of the Midland Branch, then National Treasurer and was President in 19901991. Phil has been very active on the NEBOSH Board for over 10 years and served as Chairman from 1995 to 2001. He was also a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers for many years and has lectured widely throughout the world. Phil received the RoSPA Distinguished Service Award in May 2001 and was a Director and Trustee of RoSPA from 2003 to 2010. He received an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2005 for services to health and safety. Phil is a Chartered Fellow of IOSH.

Ed Ferrett is an experienced health and safety consultant who has practised for over 35 years. With a PhD and an honours degree in mechanical engineering from Nottingham University, Ed spent 30 years in higher and further education, retiring as the Head of the Faculty of Technology of Cornwall College in 1993. Since then he has been an independent consultant to several public and private sector organisations including construction businesses, the Regional Health and Safety Adviser for the Government Office (West Midlands), and was Chair of West of Cornwall Primary Care NHS Trust for 6 years until 2006.

Ed was a member of the NEBOSH Board from 1995 until 2010 and Vice Chair from 1999 to 2008. He has delivered many health and safety courses and has been a lecturer in NEBOSH courses for various course providers. He has been an External Examiner for an MSc course and BSc course in health and safety at two UK universities, a Reporting Inspector for Independent Further and Higher Education with the British Accreditation Council and a NEBOSH Ambassador. Ed is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Member of IOSH.