Introduction to Health and Safety at Work Sixth Edition

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