The Safety First Association publishes the Occupational Health and Safety Handbook, the most comprehensive guide that is available for all workplaces in the South African market.
This manual is intended for safety professionals and people who need to know more about safety, students in engineering, as well as technologists, technicians and artisans. Its objective is to impart knowledge of safety and health in all workplace environments.
Historically, only occupational health and safety professionals participated in decisions related to occupational and environmental safety, but now other engineering and related professionals have to be more involved in the management decisions regarding safety and health.
Legislation requires that workplaces are free from hazards and employers as well employees must have the knowledge required to know their responsibilities. Due to an increase in technological advancements, the development of new skills, many university and college courses now include modules on occupational health and safety and have prescribed this book to their students because it is the only comprehensive OSH handbook available on the market.
This book contains over 400 pages of comprehensive information with illustrations to ensure that the subject matters can be easily understood. And, chapters all have summaries of focal points.
Chapters include:
Safety and Ergonomics
Materials handling safety
Hazard signs and warning labels
Personal protective equipment
Fire safety
General safety in workplaces
Construction safety
Electrical/electronics/computer safety
Industrial safety
Confined space safety
Hazards in workplace environments
First aid
Risk assessments
Chemicals and dangerous goods
Thermal stress
Legislation and safety standards
For further information contact sankie@safety1st.co.za