Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health

• Main Authors: Friend, Mark A. (Author), Kohn, James P. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Lanham, Maryland Bernan Press 2018
• Edition: seventh edition
• Subjects: Occupational Health; Safety Management > methods; Accidents Occupational
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The seventh 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 professiona...

Table of Contents:

• 1 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health - 2 Safety Legislation - 3 Workers' Compensation and Recordkeeping - 4 Safety-Related Business Laws - 5 Accident Causation and Investigation - 6 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene - 7 Ergonomics and Safety Management - 8 Fire Prevention and Protection - 9 System Safety - 10 Managing the Safety Function - 11 Psychology and Safety: The Human Element in Loss Prevention - 12 Improving Safety Performance with Behavior-Based Safety - 13 Workplace Violence - 14 Terrorism Preparedness - 15 Hazardous Materials - 16 Construction Safety and the Multiemployer Worksite Doctrine - 17 Transportation Safety - 18 Introduction to Extreme Weather - 19 Required Written Programs - 20 Resources on Safety and Health