Table of Contents

Foreword.
Preface to sixth edition.
Preface to first edition.
List of contributors.

Part 1 - Law:
Explaining the law (by Brenda Watts).
Principal health and safety Acts (by S. Simpson).
Influences on health and safety (by J. R. Ridley).
Law of contract (by R. W. Hodgin).
Employment law (by R. D. Miskin, updated by Amanda Jones).
Consumer protection (by R. G. Lawson).
Insurance cover and compensation (by A. West).
Civil liability (by E. J. Skellett).

Part 2 -The management of risk:
An introduction to risk management (by C. E. Channing).
Principles of the management of risk (by L. Bamber).
Risk management: organisation and administration for safety (by J. E. Channing).
Risk management: techniques and practices (by L. Bamber).
The collection and use of accident and incident data (by Dr A. J. Boyle).
Practical safety management: systems and techniques (by J. E. Channing).
The individual and safety (by Andrew Hale).
Risk management and behaviour modification (by J. E. Channing).

Part 3 - Occupational health and hygiene:
The structure and functions of the human body (by Dr T. Coates)
Occupational diseases (by Dr A. R. L. Clark).
Occupational hygiene (by Dr C. Hartley).
Radiation (by Dr A. D. Wrixon, updated by Peter Shaw and Dr M. Maslanyj).
Noise and vibration (by R. W. Smith).
Workplace pollution, heat and ventilation (by F. S. Gill).
Lighting (by E. G. Hooper, updated by Jonathan David).
Managing ergonomics (by Nick Cook).
Applied ergonomics (by J. R. Ridley).

Part 4 - Workplace safety:
Science in engineering safety (by J. R. Ridley).
Fire precautions (by Ray Chalklen).
Safe use of machinery (by J. R. Ridley).
Electricity (by E. G. Hooper, revised by Chris Buck).
Statutory examination of plant and equipment (by J. McMullen, updated by J. E. Caddick).
Safety on construction sites (by R. Hudson).
Managing chemicals safely (by John Adamson).

Part 5 - The environment:
The environment: issues, concepts and strategies (by J. E. Channing).
Environmental management systems (by J. E. Channing).
Waste management (by Samantha Moss).
Chemicals and the environment (by J. L. Adamson).
The environment at large (by G. N. Batts).

Appendices:
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
Reading for Part I of the NEBOSH Diploma examination.
List of abbreviations.
Organisations providing safety information.
List of Statutes, Regulations and Orders.
List of Cases.

Index.

Promotional Information

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Reviews

Reviews of the previous edition:
Popular and well proven guide to workplace health and safety is packed with essential information for students and working professionals alike. Occupational Health and Safety
...serious consideration should be given to purchasing this latest edition. Health and Safety Review

"Featuring thirty-five chapters on topics ranging from waste management to fire safety, and occupational disease to employers' liability and insurance, the sixth edition of John Ridley's 'Safety at Work' is an excellent reference source for all safety professionals... the book is an excellent source of information for health and safety professionals working in any sector of industry."
Safety Management, January 2004