Our range of books offers everything from
clear, accessible introductions to subjects, to full coverage of
specific issues. You’ll find books on health and safety management,
risk management, environmental management and corporate social
responsibility. So whether you’re a health and safety professional,
director, manager or student we’ve got a book to help you.
Written in a plain English, jargon-free style, our books are
reader-friendly, informative and accessible. See below to read more
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Our books
New edition: Essentials of environmental management
by Paul Hyde and Paul Reeve
£30 softback 312 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 48 9
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Essentials of environmental management provides a
comprehensive introduction to the management of environmental
issues. Clearly structured and illustrated, the book explains why
and how organisations should manage their environmental
interactions at both strategic and operational levels.
The third edition includes significant updates and additions on
corporate social responsibility; sustainable development and
sustainability; and carbon (energy) management, including carbon
footprinting and ‘embodied carbon’.
“An excellent introductory text.”
Martin Baxter, Executive Director of Policy, IEMA
“A high quality reference book … ideal for readers in business or
industry who are looking to gain a quick understanding of how to
establish an effective environmental management system, and those
studying for a
formal environmental management qualification.”
Safety Management
New edition: Ergonomics in action: a practical
guide for the workplace
by Céline McKeown
£30 softback 256 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 47 2
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Ergonomics is the discipline that focuses on people and their
environment. Within that environment, ergonomics looks at the work
that people perform, the equipment and tools they use, the
conditions in which they work and the psychosocial aspects of their
workplace. The aim of ergonomics is to improve the ‘fit’ between
people and the environment in which they work.
Ergonomics in action: a practical guide for the workplace
is a no-nonsense introduction to the principles of workplace
ergonomics, focusing on the design process, job design and work
organisation. It covers specific areas of ergonomic importance,
including hand tools, computer use and manual handling, and also
addresses the complex and sometimes controversial topic of upper
limb disorders.
Praise for the second edition, published as Workplace
ergonomics: a practical guide:
“A first class publication ... of real value
to those who are faced with ergonomic workplace problems ... useful
to those studying for health and safety examinations ... will help
the reader gain a fundamental understanding of core subject issues
in an easy to read format that is both enjoyable and a very
worthwhile read”
Ergonomics Abstracts
“A wealth of guidance and helpful summary
points ... contains knowledge which is essential for areas of work
that are crying out for ergonomics to be applied now ... pitched at
the right level for non-ergonomists ... collates a number of key
sources ... helpful as a support to basic training courses”
The Ergonomist
Health and safety: risk management
by Dr Tony Boyle
£57 softback 556 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 41 0
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The assessment and management of risk is a challenging part of
today's dynamic business world. Widely recognised as the most
readable text on the subject, Risk management is designed
to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to meet that
challenge.
The revised third edition of this essential text has been
updated to reflect changes in management system guidance, ISO 9004
(Quality) and BS 18004 (Health and Safety), and the NEBOSH Diploma
syllabus.
"An excellent publication in content, design
and presentation, eminently user-friendly throughout, easily
assimilated and an engrossing read."
RoSPA Occupational Safety and Health Journal
"Probably the most readable thing you can buy
covering these particular subject areas."
Health and Safety at Work
Questioning performance: the director's
essential guide to health, safety and the
environment
by David Eves and Rt Hon John Gummer
£35 softback 324 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 37 3
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Questioning performance uses plain language and real
examples to guide directors and senior managers through the complex
field of health, safety and environmental management in a
straightforward way.
The revised edition of Questioning performance gives
you the latest thinking and information about good practice in
managing health, safety and the environment.
"No director can ignore the risk to the
reputation of his company and its brand that health and safety and
environmental expectations present…this book fulfils a long-felt
want."
Sir Nigel Rudd, one of The Times Power 100 and holder of four
FTSE directorships
"IOSH and the authors have performed a
sterling service in publishing this book as…part of the process of
helping directors carry out the increasing number of duties
expected of them."
Geraint Day, Safety and Health Practitioner
Disasters: learning the lessons for a safer
world
by David Eves
£30 softback 256 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 46 5
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This book, illustrated in colour throughout, looks at over 90
accidents, incidents and safety failures from the last 200 years.
Some, like Aberfan, Chernobyl and Hillsborough, are so famous that
they are known simply by a single place name. Others have now faded
from the public consciousness but still have important lessons for
us today.
Disasters: learning the lessons for a safer world is
intended to reinforce our collective memory of these hard-earned
lessons and help to prevent future catastrophes. It is also a
tribute both to the victims of past mistakes and to the
achievements of health and safety professionals and others in
learning the lessons from them.
Be the best: how to become a
world-class health and safety professional
by Richard Byrne
£15 softback 108 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 45 8
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This isn’t a typical health and safety book. It won’t tell you
why you should manage health and safety, or even what you should be
managing – there are plenty of other books that do that.
Instead, this book recognises that getting a qualification is
only the start of the journey towards being an effective health and
safety professional. From overcoming the traditional ‘clipboard and
cagoule’ image of health and safety to convincing people that good
health and safety means good business, this practical, no-nonsense
guide will help you get the best out of your knowledge and
experience and the people you work with.
Read this book and you’ll learn how to:
• get the support of senior managers and budget holders for your
ideas
• stress the ‘value-added’ benefits of good health and safety
management clearly and simply
• develop inspiring ways of overcoming inaction and lack of
interest
among managers and staff
• create effective and engaging training
• use monitoring and audits to get the best out of the
resources
available.
Principles of health and
safety at work - 8th edition
by Allan St John Holt and edited by Jim Allen
£30 softback 356 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 43 4
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First published in 1991, Principles remains a
bestselling reference handbook for those studying, lecturing and
practising health and safety at work. Originally written by the
late safety expert Allan St John Holt, this new edition has been
comprehensively revised and updated by Allan’s colleague, Jim
Allen.
"Principles is essential reading for
NEBOSH Certificate students and safety representatives for good
reason. It is a clear and concise introductory text, providing all
the legal, practical and referential tools required to ensure best
practice is followed."
Adam Crozier, Chief Executive, Royal Mail
"Brilliant! This book has been
invaluable"
Building manager, NEBOSH student
Do the right thing – the practical, jargon-free guide
to corporate social responsibility
by Stephen Asbury and Richard Ball
£15 soft back 144 pages
ISBN 978 0 901357 42 7
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'Corporate social responsibility' has been around as a
recognised discipline for decades – but how many people really
understand what it's all about, and how it can benefit their
business?
Do the right thing is unlike any other book on this
complex subject. Forget baffling jargon and complicated theory.
This book will help you get to grips with improving your
organisation's environmental management, sustainability, health and
safety and trading ethics with straightforward guidance and tips.
You'll understand the basics, recognise the benefits and get ready
to put principles into practice from day one.
"Success will only come from making
sustainability ‘how we do business’, fully engrained within the
day-to-day heartbeat of a company… And that’s why I’m so supportive
of the work that IOSH is doing with this book."
Richard S Gillies, Director, Plan A, Marks and
Spencer plc
"I welcome this new book from IOSH, designed
to bring clarity and understanding to a subject that’s critical
today, and will become increasingly important in the decades
ahead."
Baroness Greengross OBE, Chair, All Party
Parliamentary Group on Corporate Responsibility
Supporting health at work: international
perspectives on occupational health services
Edited by Peter Westerholm and David
Walters
£35 softback
ISBN 978 0901357 39 7
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Originally published as a supplement to our academic journal,
Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, this timely volume
focuses on how a range of EU member states tackle work health
issues, the problems they face, and what they're doing to improve
things for the future.