Basics of Occupational Safety

by Goetsch, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780135026137
• ISBN10: 013502613X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The job of the modern safety and health professional is more challenging and more important than it has ever been, andThe Basics of Occupational Safety, 1eprovides 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.

Table of Contents

Safety and Health Movement: An Overview

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability

Workersrsquo; Compensation

Accident Investigation and Reporting

Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)

Stress and Safety

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Radiation Hazards

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Computers, Automation, and Robots

Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

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