Emergency law : rights, liabilities and duties of emergency workers and volunteers / Michael Eburn.

By:

Eburn, Michael

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Leichhardt, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2010.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxv, 288 p. ; 21 cmISBN:

1862877793 (pbk)
9781862877795 (pbk.)

Other title:

Emergency law [Cover title]

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

344.94053481 22

LOC classification:

KU1589 .E28 2010

Partial contents:

Foreword by Professor John Handmer -- Ch 1. Legal principles -- Ch 2. First aid / prehospital care -- Ch 3. Fire-fighting and rescue -- Ch 4. Ambulance, fire and emergency services -- Ch 5. Disaster planning and response -- Ch 6. Liability of emergency services -- Ch 7. Driving emergency vehicles -- Ch 8. Compensation for rescuers -- Ch 9. Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Ready Reference: Powers of Emergency Officers.

Summary: This invaluable handbook is a must for any person who may be called upon to assist in an emergency, whether as a member of an emergency service organisation, or as part of their work duties (as medical or nursing practitioners, company first aid or fire safety officers), or as a volunteer. It outlines legal rights and obligations.

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Previous ed.: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This invaluable handbook is a must for any person who may be called upon to assist in an emergency, whether as a member of an emergency service organisation, or as part of their work duties (as medical or nursing practitioners, company first aid or fire safety officers), or as a volunteer. It outlines legal rights and obligations.

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