Health and Safety in Brief

<p><em>A reference of health and safety legislation for managers and a study aid for students</em></p><p>Under UK legislation it’s mandatory for businesses with 5 or more employees to have a health and safety policy and a member of staff dedicated to these issues. This concise guide clearly explains how to adhere to the policy in practical terms. Its bulleted format makes it ideal as a quick reference for managers as well as a study aid for students.</p> <p><strong>Part 1 Law:</strong> Legal processes; Health and safety laws. <strong>Part 2 Management:</strong> Management responsibilities; Human resources; Workplace safety; Information and advice; Accidents. <strong>Part 3 Occupational health:</strong> The body; Health at work; Health protection. <strong>Part 4 Safety technology:</strong> Chemicals; Noise and hearing protection; Work equipment; Construction; Manual handling; Mechanical handling; Safe use of electricity; Fire; Environment. Abbreviations; List of statutes; Index.</p>