Industrial Safety and Health Management, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (2 January 2018) © 2019

  • C Ray Asfahl University of Arkansas
  • David W. Rieske
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Title overview

Industrial Safety and Health Management offers an engaging approach to time-tested concepts in industrial safety and health. With a unique, engaging approach, the text combines an exploration of the time-tested concepts and techniques of safety and health management with a modern perspective on compliance, mandatory standards for workplace safety and health, and a variety of solved problems and exercises. Current, relevant content holds readers' interest, while numerous case studies apply major concepts to real-life scenarios and problems.

The 7th Edition covers the sweeping changes to the Hazard Communication standard with the adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and incorporates a variety of new and important topics in industrial safety, including the gig economy, Big Data and the impact of fatigue on workers' health.

Table of contents

  1. The Safety and Health Manager
  2. Development of the Safety and Health Function
  3. Concepts of Hazard Avoidance
  4. Impact of Federal Regulation
  5. Information Systems
  6. Process Safety and Disaster Preparedness
  7. Buildings and Facilities
  8. Ergonomics
  9. Health and Toxic Substances
  10. Environmental Control and Noise
  11. Flammable and Explosive Materials
  12. Personal Protection and First Aid
  13. Fire Protection
  14. Materials Handling and Storage
  15. Machine Guarding
  16. Welding
  17. Electrical Hazards
  18. Construction

APPENDICES

  1. OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits
  2. Medical Treatment
  3. First-Aid Treatment
  4. Classification of Medical Treatment
  5. Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics, and Reactives
  6. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code
  7. States Having Federally Approved State Plans for Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Enforcement

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