Abstract:
Since 2002, Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
has established itself as the foremost text for students
taking the NEBOSH National General Certificate. It has
become a significant work of reference for managers
with health and safety responsibilities and it is therefore
a matter of primary importance that it should be kept
up to date, as far as is possible, with new legislation
and recent developments. It has now been endorsed by
NEBOSH as a recommended text book for the National
General Certificate course.
The National General Certificate in Occupational
Health and Safety is the most widely held health and
safety qualification of its kind in the UK with over
175,000 people having gained the qualification since
it was launched in 1989. It is suitable for managers,
supervisors and staff from all types of organisations,
making day-to-day decisions at work, who need a broad
understanding of health and safety issues and to be
able to manage risks effectively. Many people take the
NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step
in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable
overview, and is a sound basis for further professional
study. This book has been designed to help candidates
who are studying on the National General Certificate
course and to provide them with a useful reference text
in their subsequent careers.
Many larger organisations choose the NEBOSH National
General Certificate as a key part of their supervisors’ or
management development programme. By ensuring
