Introduction to Fire Safety Management: The handbook for students on NEBOSH and other fire safety courses

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Review ------ "a first-class introduction ... the market leader in the principle and practice of fire management ... highly recommended for its coverage, quality of writing, and ease of understanding."- Review in SAFETY & PRACTITIONER, July 2008“straightforward, with easy-to-follow arguments and advice ... I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all who have a responsibility for ensuring the safety of others from fire.”- Review in AND SAFETY AT WORK MAGAZINE, August 2008 Synopsis -------- Andrew Furness and Martin Muckett give an introduction to all areas of fire safety management, including the legal framework, causes and prevention of fire and explosions, fire protection measures, fire risk assessment, and fire investigation. Fire safety is not treated as an isolated area but linked into an effective and safety management system. "Introduction to Fire Safety Management" has been developed for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and is also suitable for other NVQ level 3 and 4 fire safety courses. The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and supported by checklists, report forms and record sheets. This practical approach makes the book a valuable reference for and safety professionals, fire officers, facility managers, safety reps, managers, supervisors and HR personnel in companies, as well as fire safety engineers, architects, construction managers and emergency fire services personnel.Andrew Furness CFIOSH, GIFireE, Dip2OSH, MIIRSM, MRSH, is Managing Director of Salvus Consulting Limited who spee in Fire Safety. He was the chairman of the NEBOSH / IOSH working party that developed the NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management certificate. Martin Muckett MA, MBA, CMIOSH, MIFireE, Dip2OSH, former Principal and Safety Advisor to The Fire Service Inspectorate and Principal Fire Safety Officer, Martin is currently Salvus Consulting Limiteds Senior Fire Safety Trainer / Consultant. It fully covers the syllabus for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management. It features a student-friendly presentation in full colour packed with illustrations and photographs. It includes a summary of legislation relevant to fire safety, ideal as a reference for students as well as practitioners.