Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers
Reflecting the dynamics of global competition, this state-of-the-art guide addresses the key issues relating specifically to modern workplace environments in the safety and health professions, and draws immediate connections between principles and their practices in the real world. Interjecting samples of real-life safety dilemmas throughout, the book concentrates on essential 'bottom-line' information, and presents material in an easy-to-use, check-list style. It treats such topics as: the OSHAct and OSHA; standards and codes; laws and liability; life safety; computers, robots, and automation; bloodborne pathogens in the workplace, and more. Third Edition highlights include the addition of at least one safety fact or safety myth to each chapter; fresh insights into repetitive strain/soft tissue injuries and on estimating the cost of accidents; OSHA Fall Protection standard and forklift safety as well as new material on ladder safety, footwear/foot protection, and proper lifting techniques; the latest on electromagnetic fields in the workplace; ISO 14000; plus a new chapter on the critical subject of workplace violence and the role of safety and health professionals in preventing it. Ideal for use in vocational-technical centers and corporate settings that offer programs, courses, workshops and/or seminars in Occupational Health and Safety.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.