Publisher's Synopsis
Published in association with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, this edition explains the many requirements and procedures for health and safety at work laid down by Acts of Parliament. It includes new regulations, directives and codes of practice, HSE guidance notes and British Standards, as well as practical advice on how to comply with the law.;This fourth edition has a completely new chapter on "Gas Safety" and the former "Dangerous Substances" has been split into two separate chapters. "Food and Drink Hygiene" has been rewritten in the light of new regulations made under the Food Safety Act 1990 and some earlier chapters have been deleted but amalgamated in other chapters. There is also a new appendix containing a list of some relevant British Standards. The book consists of 46 chapters, each covering an important practical or legal topic.
