Basics of Occupational Safety, The, 2nd edition

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. Violence in the Workplace   

18. Noise and Vibration Hazards   

19. Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism   

20. Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace