
Basics of Occupational Safety
David L. Goetsch(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 30. October 2009
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-0-13-502613-7 (ISBN)
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Description
The job of the modern safety and health professional is more challenging and more important than it has ever been, and The Basics of Occupational Safety, 1e provides an up-to-date, practical teaching resource that focuses on the basic safety-related needs of people in the workplace. It is intended for use in universities, colleges, community colleges, and corporate training settings that offer programs, courses, workshops, and seminars in occupational safety and health. Educators and students in such disciplines as industrial technology, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, safety engineering, engineering technology, occupational safety, management, and supervision will find this book both valuable and easy to use. The direct, straightforward presentation of material focuses on making the theories and principles of occupational safety and health practical and useful in a real-world setting. Up-to-date research has been integrated throughout in a down-to-earth manner.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-502613-7 (9780135026137)
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David Goetsch
Basics of Occupational Safety, The
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02/2014
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Pearson
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Content
1 Safety and Health Movement: An Overview
2 Accidents and Their Effects
3 Theories of Accident Causation
4 Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
5 The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
6 Workers' Compensation
7 Accident Investigation and Reporting
8 Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
9 Stress and Safety
10 Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
11 Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
12 Hazards of Temperature Extremes
13 Pressure Hazards
14 Electrical Hazards
15 Fire Hazards and Life Safety
16 Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
17 Radiation Hazards
18 Noise and Vibration Hazards
19 Computers, Automation, and Robots
20 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
2 Accidents and Their Effects
3 Theories of Accident Causation
4 Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
5 The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
6 Workers' Compensation
7 Accident Investigation and Reporting
8 Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
9 Stress and Safety
10 Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
11 Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
12 Hazards of Temperature Extremes
13 Pressure Hazards
14 Electrical Hazards
15 Fire Hazards and Life Safety
16 Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
17 Radiation Hazards
18 Noise and Vibration Hazards
19 Computers, Automation, and Robots
20 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace