Construction Safety and the Osha Standards

by Goetsch, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780135026144
• ISBN10: 0135026148
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-08-09
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This new offering tackles issues and standards relating to construction safety. Written to address the complexities of todayrs"s job sites, it prepares students to handle all of the safety, health, and compliance responsibilities of even the largest construction projects. Divided into three parts, it covers not only the construction-related OSHA standards, but also essential safety topics such as accident causation theories and ethics and safety. Using key words, review questions, and end-of-chapter activities, it helps those individuals who are responsible for safety and health in one of the most potentially dangerous industriesthe construction industry.

Table of Contents

Theories and Concepts

Cost of Accidents: Why Safety is Important

Role of Construction Personnel in Safety and Health

Accident Causation Theories

Ethics and Safety

Workers' Compensation

OSHA Compliance

Osha's Construction Standard and Related Safety Practices

Subparts A through E and Related Safety Practices

Subparts F through J and Related Safety Practices

Subparts K through O and Related Safety Practices

Subparts P through U and Related Safety Practices

Subparts V through Z and Related Safety Practices

Application On The Job

Construction Safety and Health: Program and Policies

Job Safety and Hazard Analysis

Accident Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping

Emergency Response Plan

Preventing Violence in the Workplace

Promoting Safety

Glossary

Index

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