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The best books for health and safety practitioners
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work: The handbook for students on NEBOSH and other introductory H&S courses: The Handbook for Students on NEBOSH and Other Introductory H and S CoursesIntroduction to Health and Safety at Work: The handbook for students on NEBOSH and other introductory H&S courses: The Handbook for Students on NEBOSH and Other Introductory H and S Courses by Phil Hughes MBE MSc FIOSH RSP
Buy used from: £29.99
The definitive book for NEBOSH NGC Students - and Phuil Hughes a really nice man!
Successful Health and Safety Management (Guidance Booklets)Successful Health and Safety Management (Guidance Booklets) by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Buy new: £11.93 / Used from: £6.43
The way HSE recommends H&S is managed - easier to read and implement than OHSAS 18001 (but no certificate!)
Health and Safety, Environment and Quality Audits: A Risk-Based ApproachHealth and Safety, Environment and Quality Audits: A Risk-Based Approach by Stephen Asbury
Buy new: £23.50 / Used from: £22.96
I bought this because I saw Steve Asbury lecturing - he is great on his feet! The book is just as good! Highly recommended.
Management of Health and Safety at WorkManagement of Health and Safety at Work by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Buy new: £7.82 / Used from: £6.00
The LAW on health, safety and welfare at work - the reason for risk assessment.
Health and Safety Pocket BookHealth and Safety Pocket Book by Jeremy Stranks MSc FCIEH FIOSH RSP Managing Consultant
Buy new: £16.13 / Used from: £15.83
A one-stop-shop for health and safety - recommended.
Health and Safety - Risk ManagementHealth and Safety - Risk Management by Tony Boyle
Buy used from: £29.99
Written against the national standards for H&S - get this if you need underpinning knowledge for your NVQ4 in OH&SP
Principles of Health and Safety at WorkPrinciples of Health and Safety at Work by Allan St. John Holt
If a little dated, the late Allan Hoult always a good read. Should be on your bookshelf.
Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour (Guidance Booklets)Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour (Guidance Booklets) by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Buy used from: £5.99
All about the role of people in preventing injury - the definitive script
The Book of RiskThe Book of Risk by Dan Borge
Buy new: £25.49 / Used from: £14.88
A very good book on risk.
Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of RiskAgainst the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein
Buy new: £8.34 / Used from: £5.48
Last on my list, but perhaps the best book on the history of risk ever. Bernstein must have spent years researching this. Just a fantstic read!