Tolley's handbook of disaster and emergency management - Raj Lakha

This unique title is the first comprehensive resource that standardises the principles and practice of disaster planning and emergency management. The area of disaster management is growing in significance and recognition for both public companies and private sector organisations. The Home Office is publishing an increasing range of guidance and the Cabinet Office issued a discussion document 'The Future of Emergency Planning in England & Wales' in August 2001. Tolley's Handbook of Disaster & Emergency Management: Principles & Practice is the only publication on the market that collates all the key components of disaster and emergency management in one handbook. It has been written specifically for professionals with responsibility for health and safety, crisis, disaster and emergency management and incident prevention. Features include: Key legislation and regulations How to formulate a disaster and emergency plan The financial implications of disasters and emergencies Analysis of causation Case Studies ILO Code of Practice on prevention of major industrial accidents