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    Construction Guide to Health and Wellbeing

    By Jane Coombs

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    About this ebook

    This book is a practical guide for anyone involved in the construction industry. Of course, there are the usual health issues of vibration and construction dust. But the real value is in the plain English information on contemporary issues such as:
    •How are you managing your ageing workers?
    •Which wellbeing programme is best value?
    •Mental health and the shocking suicide rates in construction
    •What to put on your company website about health
    •Safety-critical workers health

    This book includes strategies, links and resources for over 200 reliable websites. All can help you win a competitive tender or decide what support services you need. There is also suggested costs for such services.

    Coombs outlines in detail many solutions to everyday construction problems. With flowcharts, lists and tables, helping you understand and then offering solutions.

    The book is clear, detailed, and in an easy-to-understand format. A resource you can use on a daily basis; because, when you need health and wellbeing information on a construction site, you need simple and accurate advice. Put this book in your pocket - the answer will be here.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJane Coombs
    Release dateFeb 25, 2018
    ISBN9780995792432
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    Construction Guide to Health and Wellbeing
    Author

    Jane Coombs

    Jane Coombs (MSc, DMS, CMIOSH) has many years experience of working in a variety of workplace settings advising on occupational health and safety. Initially from a ‘hands-on’ perspective and moving into a more strategic role over the past 10 years. In 2011 Jane achieved a Masters Degree in Health, Safety and Environmental Management. Projects Include: Reviewing and revising the Construction Industry Standards version 2 Drafting the occupational health strategy for High Speed 2 Drafting Managing Occupational Health a free download from IOSH Working on various working groups with the Health and Safety Executive for construction Jane has just published the following books: How to Start a Healthy Business: An Insiders Guide to Occupational Health Success in March 2013 The Good, the Bad and the Smugly: Behind the scenes at Occupational Health Reflection Diary for Nurses (for revalidation) Managers Ultimate Guide to Health and Wellbeing How to Look after the Elf in Health and Safety She currently lives on the South Coast (loves the seaside) where she runs her own consultancy company and website: Working Well Solutions

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