1st Edition

Fire Safety and Risk Management for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

By Fire Protection Association Copyright 2015
566 Pages
by Routledge

566 Pages
by Routledge

566 Pages
by Routledge

This textbook is directly aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail. Each chapter guides the student through the syllabus with references to legal frameworks and guidelines. Images, tables, case studies and key information are highlighted within the text to make learning more productive. Covering fire... Read more
    1. Foundations in health and safety
    2. Health and safety management systems – policy
    3. Health and safety management systems - organising
    4. Health and safety management systems - planning
    5. Health and safety management systems - measuring, audit and review
    6. Managing fire safety
    7. Principles of fire and explosion
    8. Causes and prevention of fire
    9. Fire protection in buildings
    10. Safety of people in the event of fire
    11. Fire risk assessment
    12. Summary of main legal requirements
    13. International and environmental aspects
    14. Study skills
    15. Sources of information and guidance

Biography

The Fire Protection Association is the UK's national fire safety organisation, working to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and the means by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum.?? Since their formation in 1946 they have attained an unrivalled reputation for quality of work and expertise in all aspects of fire including research, consultancy, training, membership, publications, risk surveying and auditing. Their products and services are designed to assist fire, security and safety professionals achieve and maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management. For further information please visit www.thefpa.co.uk.