Safety Engineering

Safety Engineering

Author: Frank R. Spellman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-06-20

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 1598889818

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The third edition of Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded. It provides practical information for students and professionals who want an overview of the fundamentals and insight into the subtleties of this expanding discipline.Although this book primarily serves as a textbook, managers and technical personnel will find it a useful reference in dealing with complex safety matters and in planning worker training. This edition includes topics such as identifying regulatory requirements, handling contemporary problem that affect the modern worker, complying with record-keeping requirements, and much more. Many courses and curriculum focus on purely theoretical and scientific aspects of safety and related topics. Often, these students are lacking the fundamental concepts and principles that are required in the real world. Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices helps bridge the gap between what is typically taught and what is truly needed.


Ergonomics

Ergonomics

Author: Pamela McCauley

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-12-13

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1439897832

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A complete introduction to the field, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications and Technologies discusses scientific principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in technology. Covering the foundational principles and major topics in physical ergonomics, the book contains the necessary components of a quality ergonomics course,


Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health

Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health

Author: Mark Friend

Publisher: Government Institutes

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 086587171X

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The fourth 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. An excellent introductory reference for both students and professionals, this comprehensive book provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating the system. This book also covers the required written programs for general industry, identifying when they are needed and which major points must be addressed for each. All major topics are addressed in this comprehensive volume, from safety-related laws and regulations to hazardous materials and workplace violence. Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health includes a chapter covering the issues and concerns raised by the threat of terrorism. This Fourth Edition also examines OSHA's recordkeeping standard so readers will know which industries are covered and what they must do to comply. It also covers the required written programs for general industry, identifying when they are needed and which major points must be addressed for each. A handy directory of resources including safety and health associations, First Responder organizations, as well as state and federal agencies, puts a wealth of information at the readers' fingertips.


Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques

Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques

Author: Charles D. Reese

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 1439855234

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Published more than ten years ago, the first edition of Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques provided clear, comprehensive guidance on how to mitigate the cost, in personnel and to the bottom line, of accidents/incidents in the workplace. Significantly revised and updated, this Second Edition takes its place as the A to Z hands-on guide to the r


Industrial Safety and Health Management

Industrial Safety and Health Management

Author: C. Ray Asfahl

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 0132368714

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Industrial Safety And Health Management is ideal for senior/graduate-level courses in Industrial Safety, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Operations Management. It isuseful f or industrial engineers.


Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional

Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional

Author: Lon H. Ferguson

Publisher: Bernan Press

Published: 2015-04-27

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1598887122

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Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional provides safety managers with a guide for incorporating fire hazard awareness and protection into their safety management plans. Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial, human, and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics, the physics of fire, and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization’s assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace—from the substances required to do business to the building construction itself—and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans, implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems, and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that is in compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Fire Protection Association standards. Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems, making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.


Basic Concepts of Industrial Hygiene

Basic Concepts of Industrial Hygiene

Author: RonaldM. Scott

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-03

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 135146468X

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Basic Concepts of Industrial Hygiene covers the latest and most important topics in industrial hygiene today. The textbook begins with a look at the history and basis for industrial hygiene, which provides students with a foundation for understanding later developments. The book contains an in-depth discussion of new OSHA regulations, such as HAZWOPER and Process Safety, which deal with high hazard situations. It also features a chapter on biological hazards of current concern in health care, including tuberculosis, AIDS, and hepatitis B.


Industrial Safety Management

Industrial Safety Management

Author: J Maiti

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-30

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9811063281

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This edited volume focuses on research conducted in the areas of industrial safety. Chapters are extensions of works presented at the International Conference on Management of Ergonomic Design, Industrial Safety and Healthcare Systems. The book addresses issues such as occupational safety, safety by design, safety analytics and safety management. It is a useful resource for students, researchers, industrial professionals and engineers.