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Posted By Ian Sharpe
Hi All,
Another Newbie question I'm afraid. I'm just in the transition of moving over from Health to Health and Safety (start a new job on the 1st) My wife, the kind soul that she is looking for ideas of useful things to buy me for Xmas and I thought starting a new carear a decent reference book would fit the bill.
I know from days in medicine that some books are not worth the paper they are written on but others you wouldn't be without. And I don't want her to waste her hard earned pennies
So the question. "If you only had the choice of one reference book you couldn't live without to cover general H & S issues what would it be ? "
Thanks in advance
Ian
New boy HSE Chappie.
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Posted By grumpy
One that is not often read its called "Common Sense and Reasonableness" or there's always the "Book of Life"
Good luck in your new carreer its the best business in the world - as long as you remember "asking for help is not a sign of incompetence" use thsi forum there are a lot of good safety pros out there.
Grumpy (no significance to the job)
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Posted By Heather Collins
Ian
I would certainly endorse the book choice in the post above (Principles is excellent). However other recommendations would depend on whether your new job is with an employer who will supply you with suitable clothing and equipment or whether you are venturing into the self-employed field. Here's a few (slightly Friday-style) suggestions:
Shiny new clipboard.
Leather elbow patches for your jacket.
A decent warm, waterproof coat for those days when you just HAVE to be outside.
A shiny new hard hat.
A pair of comfortable safety shoes.
A magic wand and a crystal ball.
A sense of humour, an ability to laugh at yourself, a determination never to give up and a thick skin!
On a serious note all the very best with your career change. It's not always easy working in the world of H&S but it does make a difference to real people in the world of work so stick with it!
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Posted By David Bannister
The HSE website is in my view an excellent resource, when you can actually get it to load! It is full of good downloadable stuff provided by those who police H&S.
This forum nearly always produces a range of answers and opinions thus allowing all of us to benefit from the collective experience.
Good luck in sorting the useful from the other stuff!
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Posted By Steve Cartwright
Ian
Health & Safety in Brief by John Ridley covers most subjects in H,S & E. Costs about £15 and its not too wordy. Just remember to get the latest edition.
Steve
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Posted By Ian Sharpe
All,
Thanks for the comments. Rather than a new career its more of an extension of the existing one, I've been in the oil and gas industry for about 12 years firstly as a medic and more latter doing occ health and hygiene so I have had some overlap in terms of transferrable skills and certainly have developed the thick skin. (OHSAS and 9001 lead auditor)but this will be my first "formal" post as HSE adviser where i have more responsibility for safety and I'm looking for something that I can refer to, to cover the weak spots.
Thanks again
Ian
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Posted By Ian Sharpe
Ah sorry just re-read Heathers post....
Clipboards and PPE a plenty ! Its an internal company transfer ! :-)
Thanks again all for the advice.
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