Tolley's Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2011 23rd edition
Written by a team of experts, this popular handbook provides an authoritative reference source covering key aspects of Health and Safety law and practice, as well as related environmental and employment information, in an easy-to-use A-Z format. With over 50 chapters, Tolley's Health & Safety at Work Handbook provides you with a précis of legislation and guidance on best practice to ensure you effectively manage compliance.
Why Tolley's Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2011 23rd edition is essential:
Providing clear interpretation of the latest developments of legislation and regulations, on a range of subjects from accident reporting to workplaces and welfare facilities, the handbook is everything the Health and Safety manager needs to be fully aware of.
Key benefits of Tolley's Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2011 23rd edition:
- Each chapter is written by a subject expert in an authoritative and practical style
- Expert guidance on all aspects of Health and Safety presented in an accessible A-Z format
- Fully updated to address all the latest issues in health and safety legislation including all aspects of industrial and office workplaces
- Clear interpretation of legislation and regulations that affect the way your organisation operates along with detailed case studies and checklists to help you understand the law
New to the 23rd edition of Tolley's Health & Safety at Work Handbook :
- Emissions into the Atmosphere
o Details relating to the government’s Air Quality Strategy
o The medical effects of air pollutants
o Update and commentary on the government’s priority pollutants
o EU and international perspective of air pollutants
o The impact of pollution prevention for industry
o Commentary on the IPPC Directive 2008/1/EC - Employment Protection
o Latest amendments to grievance and disciplinary procedure including new ACAS code of practice
o Commentary on West London Mental Health NHS Trust v Sarker, an important unfair dismissal case involving staff harassment and bullying
o Amendments of health and safety duties in relation to women at work including the important EAT decision in New Southern Railway Ltd v Quinn - Enforcement
o Sentencing Guidelines Council’s guidelines on sentencing convictions for corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences causing death
o Update of prohibition notices issued by HSE inspectors including analysis of the important cases of Chilcott v Thermal Transfer Ltd and Railtrack v Smallwood - Managing Absence
o Commentary on the ‘fit note scheme’ which replaced the ‘sick note’ procedure from 6 April 2010
o Guidance from the general Medical Council regarding access to medical reports - Plus changes to Employers’ Liability Insurance, Environmental Management, Food Safety and Standards, Lifting Operations, Pressure Systems, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres, Ergonomics, Harassment in the Workplace and Training and Competence in Occupational Safety
This supplement to Redgrave’s is fully updated to contain the numerous legal developments in the health and safety field, both in the form of national legislation and case law, ensuring that this product is a reference source you can constantly rely on.
Written by a team of experts on health and safety, Tolley's Health and Safety at Work is a bestselling looseleaf service that provides comprehensive, accessible and frequently updated source of material covering all aspects of health and safety.
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