Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and HealthGovernment Institutes, 16/08/2010 - 504 من الصفحات The fifth edition of this popular handbook provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the occupational safety and health field and the issues safety professionals face today, and does so in an accessible and engaging manner. An excellent introductory reference for both students and professionals, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures. Author Mark Friend addresses all major occupational safety and health topics in this comprehensive volume, including safety-related laws and regulations, hazardous materials, workplace violence, the threat of terrorism, and OSHA's recordkeeping standard. This new edition has been updated to keep up with new regulations and statistics, and it includes a brand new chapter on transportation safety. Two chapters have also been completely rewritten to reflect current practice-those on Industrial Hygiene and Terrorism Preparedness. The volume includes a handy directory of resources such as safety and health associations, First Responder organizations, and state and federal agencies. This directory, together with the text, gives readers a wealth of occupational safety and health information right at their fingertips. |
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Chapter 01 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health | 1 |
Chapter 02 Safety Legislation | 27 |
Chapter 03 Workers Compensation and Recordkeeping | 47 |
Chapter 04 SafetyRelated Business Laws | 63 |
Theory and Application | 77 |
Chapter 06 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene | 103 |
Chapter 07 Ergonomics and Safety Management | 127 |
Chapter 08 Fire Prevention and Protection | 159 |
Chapter 14 Terrorism Preparedness | 303 |
Chapter 15 Hazardous Materials | 319 |
Chapter 16 Construction Safety and the Multiemployer Worksite Doctrine | 341 |
Chapter 17 Transportation Safety | 363 |
Chapter 18 Introduction to Extreme Weather | 389 |
Chapter 19 Required Written Programs | 419 |
Chapter 20 Resources on Safety and Health | 435 |
29 CFR 1910OSHA General Industry Standards Summary and Checklist | 459 |
Chapter 09 System Safety | 183 |
Chapter 10 Managing the Safety Function | 213 |
The Human Element in Loss Prevention | 231 |
Chapter 12 Improving Safety Performance with BehaviorBased Safety | 251 |
Chapter 13 Workplace Violence | 279 |
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About the Authors | 545 |
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