NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health - Study Book

Book Description:

This 2nd Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the format of the unitised qualification for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction: Units NCC1 and NCC2.

This guide provides an excellent reference for all those involved in construction management roles. It focuses on the risks arising from construction activities and the control measures needed to manage them.

It gives an insight into construction requirements and management systems, providing a broad understanding of health and safety principles and practices. It summarises relevant statutory provisions and includes revised references to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Students studying for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, and similar qualifications, will find this study book particularly useful. The text is supported with over 300 photographs and sketches (many hand drawn to show the standard required at NEBOSH examination).
The structure of the book follows the NEBOSH syllabus, includes sample examination questions and answers, and contains a sample practical assessment report.

Contents as follows:

Unit NCC1: Managing and controlling hazards in construction activities

• Element 1: Construction law and management
• Element 2: Construction site - hazards and control
• Element 3: Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control
• Element 4: Manual and mechanical handling - hazards and control
• Element 5: Work equipment - hazards and control
• Element 6: Electrical - hazards and control
• Element 7: Fire - hazards and control
• Element 8: Chemical and biological health - hazards and control
• Element 9: Physical and psychological health - hazards and control
• Element 10: Working at height - hazards and control
• Element 11: Excavation work and confined spaces - hazards and control
• Element 12: Demolition - hazards and control
• Relevant statutory provisions
• Assessment

Also available: The Study Book for the NEBOSH National General Certificate (ISBN No. 978-1-900420-87-7) which fulfils the criteria for Paper NGC1 (health and safety management) and counts towards the award of the National Certificate in Construction (Unit NGC1).

Title: The Study Book for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health
Editor: John Lacey
ISBN: 9781900420891
Availability: Published
Publisher: RMS Publishing
Publication Date: October 2007
Edition: Second
Format: A4 Softback/Paperback 320 pp

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