Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers
7th Edition
Published on 15. April 2010
Book
Hardback
768 pages
978-0-13-700916-9 (ISBN)
Description
Known for its comprehensive coverage, this text covers all aspects of occupational safety and health in today's global workplace. Appropriate for safety management, engineering and technology programs, 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. Some new features include:
All OSHA standards, as well as those of other regulatory agencies, were updated
Chapter 4: Added a new section on the "Emerging Role of Safety Professionals
Chapter 9: Added a new section on the safety professional's role in product recalls
Chapter 15: Added a new section on practical prevention measures for reducing slip and fall hazards and a new checklist for enhancing vision protection
All OSHA standards, as well as those of other regulatory agencies, were updated
Chapter 4: Added a new section on the "Emerging Role of Safety Professionals
Chapter 9: Added a new section on the safety professional's role in product recalls
Chapter 15: Added a new section on practical prevention measures for reducing slip and fall hazards and a new checklist for enhancing vision protection
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 282 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1588 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-700916-9 (9780137009169)
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David L. Goetsch
Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers
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06/2007
6th Edition
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Person
David L. Goetsch is Vice President of Northwest Florida Sate College and professor of safety, quality, and environmental management. He also administers the state of Florida's Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness that is located on this campus. In addition, Dr. Goetsch is president and CEO of the Institute for Organizational Excellence (IOE), a private consulting firm dedicated to the continual improvement of organizational competitiveness, safety, and quality. Dr. Goetsch is cofounder of The Quality Institute, a partnership of the University of West Florida, Northwest Florida State College, and the Okaloosa Economic Development Council
Content
Part 1 Historical Perspective and Overview
1. Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
2. Accidents and Their Effects
3. Theories of Accident Causation
4. Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
5. Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace
Part 2 Laws and Regulations
6. The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
7. Workers' Compensation
8. Accident Investigation and Reporting
9. Product Safety and Liability
Part 3 The Human Element
10. Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
11. Stress and Safety
12. Safety and Health Training
13. Violence in the Workplace
Part 4 Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control
14. Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
15. Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
16. Hazards of Temperature Extremes
17. Pressure Hazards
18. Electrical Hazards
19. Fire Hazards and Life Safety
20. Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
21. Radiation Hazards
22. Noise and Vibration Hazards
23. Computers, Automation, and Robots
24. Blood borne Pathogens in the Workplace
Part 5 Management of Safety and Health
25. Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism
26.Ethics and Safety
27.Hazard Analysis Prevention and Safety Management
28. Promoting Safety
29.Environmental Safety and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management)
30.Total Safety Management in a Quality Management Setting
31. Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture
1. Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
2. Accidents and Their Effects
3. Theories of Accident Causation
4. Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
5. Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace
Part 2 Laws and Regulations
6. The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
7. Workers' Compensation
8. Accident Investigation and Reporting
9. Product Safety and Liability
Part 3 The Human Element
10. Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
11. Stress and Safety
12. Safety and Health Training
13. Violence in the Workplace
Part 4 Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control
14. Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
15. Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
16. Hazards of Temperature Extremes
17. Pressure Hazards
18. Electrical Hazards
19. Fire Hazards and Life Safety
20. Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
21. Radiation Hazards
22. Noise and Vibration Hazards
23. Computers, Automation, and Robots
24. Blood borne Pathogens in the Workplace
Part 5 Management of Safety and Health
25. Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism
26.Ethics and Safety
27.Hazard Analysis Prevention and Safety Management
28. Promoting Safety
29.Environmental Safety and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management)
30.Total Safety Management in a Quality Management Setting
31. Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture