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Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers

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ISBN-10: 0132397609

ISBN-13: 9780132397605

Edition: 6th 2008

Authors: David L. Goetsch

List price: $141.40
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Description:

Known for its comprehensive coverage, this book covers all aspects of occupational safety and health in today's global workplace. The book follows a logical sequence that provides a historical perspective and overview, covers the laws and regulations, discusses the human element, examines hazard assessment, prevention, and control, and covers management of safety and health. This edition features updated OSHA standards and contemporary topics such as safety culture, safety's role in global competitiveness, workplace violence, natural disasters and terrorism. Includes the most up-to-date coverage of occupational safety and health, including: The global impact of accidents and injuries;…    
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Book details

List price: $141.40
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/30/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 976
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.25" long x 2.25" tall
Weight: 3.982
Language: English

Historical Perspective and Overview
Safety Movement, Then and Now
Accidents and Their Effects
Theories of Accident Causation
Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
Safety, Culture, and Competition in the Global Marketplace
Laws and Regulations
The OSHA Act, Standards, and Liability
Workers Compensation
Accident Investigation and Reporting
Product Safety and Liability
The Human Element
Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
Stress and Safety
Safety and Health Training
Violence in the Workplace
Hazard Assessment Prevention and Control
Mechanical Hazards and Safeguarding
Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
Hazards of Temperature Extremes
Pressure hazards
Electrical Hazards
Fire Hazards and Life Safety
Industrial Hygiene, Toxic Substances, and Confined Spaces
Radiation Hazards: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing
Noise and Vibration Hazards
Computers, Automation, and Robots
Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
Management of Safety and Health
Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism
Ethics and Safety
Hazard Analysis, Prevention, and Management
Promoting Safety and Health
Environmental Safety, Environmental management, and ISO 14000
TSM: Total Safety Management
Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture