Introduction to Health and Safety Management

This book is for managers and workers within the construction industry who need a short, readable introduction to Health and Safety Management, written in plain English. Topics covered include: What is a hazard? The risk hierarchy; Risk assessment; HS(G) 65, successful management of Health and Safety; The hidden costs of poor Health and Safety management; Work equipment and lifting: PUWER and LOLER; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Manual handling; Slips, trips and falls; Electrical hazards; Fire hazards; Safety signs; Hazardous substances: COSHH; Display screen equipment (DSE); Accident and near miss reporting; Continual improvement; The Deming cycle; Negotiating change; Bonus: Exam technique; Bonus: Relevant acts and regulations