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Fire Safety and Risk Management: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 550 pages, kõrgus x laius: 297x210 mm, kaal: 1420 g, 63 Tables, color; 86 Line drawings, color; 164 Halftones, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 14-Aug-2014
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415817315
  • ISBN-13: 9780415817318
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Fire Safety and Risk Management: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk ManagementSuurem pilt
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 550 pages, kõrgus x laius: 297x210 mm, kaal: 1420 g, 63 Tables, color; 86 Line drawings, color; 164 Halftones, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 14-Aug-2014
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415817315
  • ISBN-13: 9780415817318
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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 behaviour, safety, management, risk assessment, prevention and the changes to HSG65, the book can also be used as a daily reference by professionals.











Written by experts in the field of fire safety





Complete coverage that goes beyond the syllabus content making it a useful resource after study





Illustrated throughout to enhance understanding
FPA syllabus and chapter table x
List of illustrations
xi
Foreword xv
Acknowledgements xvi
Chapter 1 Foundations in health and safety
1(34)
1.1 The scope and nature of occupational health and safety
2(2)
1.2 Moral and economic reasons for having and promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace
4(6)
1.3 The role of national governments and international bodies in creating and monitoring a framework for the regulation of health and safety
10(1)
1.4 UK health and safety law: its sources and regulatory framework
11(12)
1.5 Required duties of employers, managers, workers and visitors under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974
23(4)
1.6 Required duties of employers and workers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
27(2)
1.7 The legal and organisational roles and responsibilities of clients and their contractors for health and safety
29(6)
Chapter 2 Health and safety management systems -- policy
35(16)
2.1 The key elements of any health and safety management system
35(4)
2.2 The recognised health and safety management systems
39(4)
2.3 The purpose and importance of setting a policy for health and safety
43(3)
2.4 The key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy
46(5)
Chapter 3 Health and safety management systems -- organising
51(26)
3.1 Organising the organisation: what this chapter is about
52(1)
3.2 The organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors and managers
52(5)
3.3 The concept of a health and safety culture, and its significance
57(1)
3.4 Factors that influence human behavior at work
58(7)
3.5 The improvement of health and safety behaviour at work
65(8)
3.6 Emergency procedures
73(1)
3.7 The provision of first aid on working premises
74(3)
Chapter 4 Health and safety management systems -- planning and implementing
77(22)
4.1 Putting plans into action: what this chapter is about
77(1)
4.2 The principles of risk assessment
78(7)
4.3 The practice of risk assessment
85(8)
4.4 The key sources of health and safety information
93(1)
4.5 A safe system of work
93(2)
4.6 A permit-to-work system
95(4)
Chapter 5 Health and safety management systems - measuring, auditing and reviewing
99(26)
5.1 Checking and acting: what this chapter is about
100(1)
5.2 Monitoring
100(5)
5.3 Auditing
105(4)
5.4 The causes of absence from work: accidents and ill health
109(5)
5.5 Recording and reporting accidents and ill health
114(4)
5.6 Reviewing health and safety performance
118(7)
Appendix 5.1 Sample workplace inspection checklist
121(4)
Chapter 6 Managing fire safety
125(58)
6.1 The moral, legal and financial consequences of inadequate management of fire safety
126(3)
6.1.1 Fire statistics
126(1)
6.1.2 Preserving life and preventing injury
127(1)
6.1.3 Complying with the law
127(2)
6.1.4 The financial cost of fire and business continuity
129(1)
6.1.5 False alarms
129(1)
6.2 The legal framework for regulation of fire safety in new, altered and existing buildings
129(8)
6.2.1 European influence
131(1)
6.2.2 UK approach to fire safety control
132(1)
6.2.3 Fire safety law
132(1)
6.2.4 The Fire Safety Order
133(2)
6.2.5 Building Regulations
135(2)
6.2.6 Approved Documents
137(1)
6.2.7 Licensing
137(1)
6.3 The roles and powers of enforcement agencies and other external agencies in relation to fire safety
137(4)
6.3.1 Enforcing authority
137(1)
6.3.2 Powers of inspectors and authorised officers
138(1)
6.3.3 Powers under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004
138(1)
6.3.4 Fire safety: reporting and investigation of offences
138(1)
6.3.5 Enforcement of life safety fire precautions
138(1)
6.3.6 Investigation of offences
139(1)
6.3.7 Enforcement of process fire precautions
140(1)
6.3.8 Scope of managers: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
140(1)
6.3.9 Scope of managers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
141(1)
6.4 The key features of a fire safety policy
141(21)
6.4.1 Why set a safety policy?
141(1)
6.4.2 Key features of a fire safety policy
142(1)
6.4.3 Management responsibilities
142(1)
6.4.4 Means of escape
143(1)
6.4.5 Compartmentation
144(1)
6.4.6 Fire detection and alarm
145(1)
6.4.7 First-aid firefighting
146(1)
6.4.8 Management procedures
146(5)
6.4.9 Combating arson
151(1)
6.4.10 Good housekeeping
151(1)
6.4.11 Maintenance and testing
152(1)
6.4.12 Record-keeping
153(1)
6.4.13 Staff training
153(1)
6.4.14 Training of fire wardens
154(2)
6.4.15 Training for fire safety managers
156(1)
6.4.16 Special risk areas
157(1)
6.4.17 Methods of risk assessment
157(1)
6.4.18 Undertaking a fire risk assessment
158(1)
6.4.19 Examples of risk assessment methodology
159(3)
6.5 Main sources of external fire safety information and the principles of their application
162(4)
6.5.1 Government
162(2)
6.5.2 Fire and rescue authorities
164(1)
6.5.3 British Standards
164(1)
6.5.4 Fire Service College
164(1)
6.5.5 Fire Protection Association
164(1)
6.5.6 Barbour EHS Information Service
164(1)
6.5.7 IHS Occupational Health & Safety Information Service
164(1)
6.5.8 Other sources of information
164(1)
6.5.9 Alternative approaches
165(1)
6.6 The purpose of, and the procedures for, investigating fires in the workplace
166(5)
6.6.1 A brief history of fire investigation in the UK
166(1)
6.6.2 Who investigates fires?
167(1)
6.6.3 Investigation procedures
167(2)
6.6.4 The taking of exhibits
169(1)
6.6.5 Causes of fire
169(2)
6.6.6 Investigating fires involving vehicles
171(1)
6.7 The legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting fire-related incidents
171(12)
6.7.1 RIDDOR
172(2)
6.7.2 SSCPR
174(1)
6.7.3 UK fire safety legislation
175(2)
6.7.4 Other records
177(1)
Appendix 6.1 F2508 -- Report of an injury form
178(1)
Appendix 6.2 Logbook entry example 1
179(1)
Appendix 6.3 Logbook entry example 2
180(1)
Appendix 6.4 Record of false alarms
181(2)
Chapter 7 Principles of fire and explosion
183(48)
7.1 The principles of the combustion process in relation to fire safety
183(9)
7.1.1 The fire triangle
184(1)
7.1.2 Stages of a fire
185(2)
7.1.3 Factors affecting the intensity of a fire
187(1)
7.1.4 The chemistry of combustion
188(3)
7.1.5 Structural failure of buildings
191(1)
7.1.6 Suppression methods
192(1)
7.2 The principles and conditions for the ignition of solids, liquids and gases
192(17)
7.2.1 Heating and ignition
192(2)
7.2.2 Auto-ignition temperature
194(6)
7.2.3 Ignition of flammable gases and vapours by sparks from electrical equipment
200(5)
7.2.4 Management responsibilities for reducing the risk of ignition
205(3)
7.2.5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas
208(1)
7.3 The classification of fires
209(3)
7.3.1 Classes of fire
210(1)
7.3.2 Types of extinguisher
210(1)
7.3.3 Use of extinguishers
210(2)
7.4 The principles of fire growth and fire spread
212(8)
7.4.1 Structural elements and partitions
212(5)
7.4.2 Building design
217(1)
7.4.3 How fire spreads
218(1)
7.4.4 Fire growth and spread
219(1)
7.5 The principles of explosion and explosive combustion
220(11)
7.5.1 Flammable vapours and gases
221(2)
7.5.2 Explosible dusts
223(3)
7.5.3 Explosion control of flammable liquids and gases
226(1)
7.5.4 Explosion control of explosible dusts
227(2)
7.5.5 Deliberate explosions
229(2)
Chapter 8 Causes and prevention of fires and explosions
231(24)
8.1 The causes of fires and explosions in typical work activities
232(9)
8.1.1 Fire statistics, trends and hazards in particular workplaces
232(1)
8.1.2 Sources of ignition
233(2)
8.1.3 Fuel sources
235(2)
8.1.4 Oxygen sources
237(2)
8.1.5 Fire risks in construction and maintenance work
239(2)
8.1.6 Fire loading
241(1)
8.2 Appropriate control measures to minimise fire and explosion risks
241(14)
8.2.1 Electrical hazards
242(1)
8.2.2 Portable and fixed heaters
242(1)
8.2.3 Lighting
242(1)
8.2.4 Hot work
243(1)
8.2.5 Kitchens and cooking equipment
243(1)
8.2.6 Smoking
244(1)
8.2.7 Arson
244(3)
8.2.8 Lightning
247(1)
8.2.9 Flammable materials
248(1)
8.2.10 Self-closing fire doors and hold-open devices
248(1)
8.2.11 Blocked escape routes
248(1)
8.2.12 External security
249(1)
8.2.13 Management of waste
249(1)
8.2.14 Construction sites and contractors
250(1)
8.2.15 Transportation of dangerous substances
251(2)
Appendix 8.1 Hot-work permit
253(1)
Appendix 8.2 Hot-work permit checklist
254(1)
Chapter 9 Fire protection in buildings
255(90)
9.1 The means of fire protection and prevention of fire and smoke spread within buildings in relation to building construction and design
256(28)
9.1.1 Passive fire protection
257(1)
9.1.2 Fire risk assessment and checking PFP measures
258(1)
9.1.3 Fire engineering
258(1)
9.1.4 Compartmentation
259(4)
9.1.5 Elements of structure
263(7)
9.1.6 Building envelope protection
270(4)
9.1.7 Fire spread
274(9)
9.1.8 Essential principles of design
283(1)
9.2 Means of escape
284(19)
9.2.1 Construction of escape routes
284(1)
9.2.2 Assessing evacuation plans
284(1)
9.2.3 Travel distance and travel time
285(1)
9.2.4 Performance requirements
286(3)
9.2.5 Disabled people
289(2)
9.2.6 Alternative escape routes
291(1)
9.2.7 Signs
291(2)
9.2.8 Emergency escape lighting
293(5)
9.2.9 Door opening, closing and hold-open devices
298(3)
9.2.10 Progressive horizontal evacuation
301(1)
9.2.11 Management actions to maintain means of escape
301(2)
9.3 The methods and systems available to give early warning in case of fire, both for life safety and property protection
303(16)
9.3.1 Simple fire alarms
304(1)
9.3.2 Automatic fire detection
304(3)
9.3.3 Detectors
307(4)
9.3.4 Manual call-points
311(1)
9.3.5 Alarm devices
312(2)
9.3.6 False alarms
314(2)
9.3.7 Evacuation arrangements and warnings
316(1)
9.3.8 Bomb threats
317(1)
9.3.9 Maintenance
317(1)
9.3.10 Third-party certification
318(1)
9.4 Selection procedures for basic fire extinguishing methods for both life risk and process risk
319(11)
9.4.1 Portable fire extinguishers
319(1)
9.4.2 Extinguishant types
320(3)
9.4.3 Fixed firefighting systems
323(3)
9.4.4 Hoses and hose reels
326(1)
9.4.5 Fire blankets
327(1)
9.4.6 Maintenance and record keeping
327(1)
9.4.7 Siting and provision
328(2)
9.5 Requirements for ensuring that access for the fire service is provided and maintained
330(7)
9.5.1 Hydrants and mains
330(1)
9.5.2 Liaison with the fire and rescue service
331(1)
9.5.3 Access for high-reach and pumping firefighting vehicles
331(2)
9.5.4 Access and safety for firefighting personnel
333(3)
9.5.5 Building design and maintenance considerations
336(1)
9.6 Steps to minimise the environmental impact of fire and firefighting operations
337(8)
9.6.1 Legal obligations
337(1)
9.6.2 Pollutants
337(1)
9.6.3 Corrosive smoke
338(1)
9.6.4 Firefighting water
339(1)
9.6.5 Farm fires
340(1)
9.6.6 Outdoor fires
341(1)
9.6.7 Disposal of firefighting media
342(1)
9.6.8 Planning to minimise the environmental impact
343(2)
Chapter 10 Safety of people in the event of fire
345(28)
10.1 Emergency planning
346(5)
10.1.1 Fire emergency plan
346(5)
10.2 Development and maintenance of a fire evacuation procedure
351(8)
10.2.1 Management responsibilities
351(4)
10.2.2 Evacuation
355(1)
10.2.3 Fire safety equipment
356(1)
10.2.4 Emergency lighting
357(1)
10.2.5 Fire alarm
357(1)
10.2.6 Fire detectors
358(1)
10.2.7 Compartmentation
358(1)
10.2.8 Fire escape route
358(1)
10.2.9 Housekeeping
358(1)
10.2.10 Fire exit signage
359(1)
10.2.11 Business continuity
359(1)
10.2.12 Record of fire incidents and near misses
359(1)
10.3 Perception and behaviour of people in the event of a fire
359(8)
10.3.1 Five myths about human behaviour
360(1)
10.3.2 Recognition and response
360(1)
10.3.3 Reaction to cues
361(3)
10.3.4 Crowd movement
364(1)
10.3.5 Way-finding
364(2)
10.3.6 Other factors which affect response to fire
366(1)
10.4 Appropriate training requirements
367(6)
10.4.1 Induction training
368(1)
10.4.2 Refresher training
369(1)
10.4.3 Fire warden training
370(1)
10.4.4 Buddy training
370(1)
10.4.5 Fire drills
370(1)
Appendix 10.1 Example of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
371(2)
Chapter 11 Fire safety risk assessment
373(24)
11.1 Aims and objectives of fire safety risk assessments
373(2)
11.1.1 Hazard and risk
373(1)
11.1.2 Legal requirements for fire safety risk assessments
374(1)
11.1.3 Objectives of a fire safety risk assessment
374(1)
11.1.4 Fire incidents
375(1)
11.2 Principles and practice of fire safety risk assessments
375(7)
11.2.1 Fire safety law
375(2)
11.2.2 Identifying hazards
377(1)
11.2.3 Identifying the people at risk
378(1)
11.2.4 Evaluating, eliminating, controlling and avoiding the hazards
378(1)
11.2.5 Residual risk
379(2)
11.2.6 Recording findings
381(1)
11.2.7 Reviewing the fire risk assessment
381(1)
11.2.8 Reference material
382(1)
11.3 Matters to be considered in a risk assessment of dangerous substances
382(2)
11.3.1 Assess the risk
382(1)
11.3.2 Common dangerous substances
383(1)
11.4 Measures to be taken to control risk in respect of dangerous substances
384(13)
11.4.1 Prevent fires breaking out
384(1)
11.4.2 Measures to avoid propagation of fire
384(1)
11.4.3 Install and maintain appropriate fire protection and suppression equipment
385(1)
11.4.4 Liaise with appropriate people and organisations
385(1)
11.4.5 Train staff
386(2)
Appendix 11.1 Example fire risk assessment
388(9)
Chapter 12 Summary of main legal requirements (taken from Hughes and Ferrett, 2011 Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
Chapter 15)
397(116)
12.1 Introduction
398(1)
12.2 The legal framework
399(3)
12.3 List of Acts, orders and regulations summarized
402(1)
12.4 HSW Act 1974 as amended in 2013
403(5)
12.5 Environmental Protection Act 1990
408(10)
12.6 Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010
418(2)
12.7 Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP 4)
420(5)
12.8 Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
425(3)
12.9 Draft Construction Design and management Regulations 2015 (CDM2015)
428(9)
12.10 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
437(1)
12.11 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2004 Amendment
438(5)
12.12 Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002
443(2)
12.13 Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002
445(2)
12.14 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
447(2)
12.15 Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 and Regulations 1998 amended in 2002, 2004 and 2008
449(2)
12.16 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
451(9)
12.17 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 as amended in 2002
460(1)
12.18 Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations 1989
460(1)
12.19 Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
461(1)
12.20 Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999
462(2)
12.21 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 as amended in 2002
464(3)
12.22 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as amended in 2003 and 2006
467(3)
12.23 Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHO) 1992 as amended in 2002
470(3)
12.24 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
473(3)
12.25 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 as amended in 2003 and 2013
476(2)
12.26 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (except Part IV) as amended in 2002 and 2013
478(4)
12.27 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
482(5)
12.28 Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977
487(2)
12.29 Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
489(1)
12.30 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended
490(1)
12.31 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
491(3)
12.32 Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002 and 2013
494(2)
12.33 Work at Height Regulations 2005 as amended in 2007
496(4)
12.34 Other legislation specific to the Fire Certificate only
500(6)
12.35 Other relevant legislation in brief
506(7)
Chapter 13 Environmental and international considerations
513(10)
13.1 Environmental considerations
513(6)
13.1.1 Environmental management systems
514(1)
13.1.2 Legal obligations
514(2)
13.1.3 Air pollution
516(1)
13.1.4 Water pollution
516(2)
13.1.5 Land pollution and waste management
518(1)
13.1.6 Assessing the environmental impact
519(1)
13.2 International considerations
519(4)
13.2.1 The International Labour Organization
520(1)
13.2.2 Other global health and safety authorities
521(1)
13.2.3 Working abroad
522(1)
Chapter 14 Study skills
523(8)
14.1 Introduction
523(1)
14.2 Where do you study?
524(1)
14.3 Planning your studies
524(1)
14.4 Time management
525(1)
14.5 Reading skills
525(1)
14.5.1 Speed reading
525(1)
14.6 Note-taking
526(1)
14.7 Mind Mapping/spider diagrams
526(1)
14.8 Organising your information
526(1)
14.9 Working with others
526(1)
14.10 Revise actively
527(1)
14.11 Dealing with the exam
527(4)
14.11.1 Some common mistakes (according to NEBOSH)
528(1)
14.11.2 Some definitions of action verbs for learning objectives
528(1)
14.11.3 In the examination
529(2)
Chapter 15 Sources of information and guidance
531(4)
15.1 Online sources
531(1)
15.1.1 How to search online
531(1)
15.1.2 Keeping up to date with information
532(1)
15.1.3 Other advice
532(1)
15.2 Other sources of useful information
532(1)
15.3 Useful websites
533(2)
Bibliography 535(4)
Index 539
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