Description

Occupational Safety & Health provides an overview of necessary safety practices, potential workplace hazards, and how various processes need to be managed in order to maintain a safe workplace. This textbook is designed for use in introductory safety courses, for professionals who want to advance in the field, and for individuals who need to understand and implement safety programs. Appropriate safety regulations and laws, hazard recognition, and personal protective equipment are addressed throughout the book. The textbook also features real-world case studies highlighting the importance of applying proper safety practices on the job.

CONTENTS

• Overview of Occupational Safety and Health
• The Occupational Safety and Health Profession
• Safety and Occupational Health Program Development
• Laws, Regulations, and Standards
• Hazard Recognition
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Walking and Working Surfaces
• Ladders and Scaffolds
• Hand and Portable Power Tools
• Welding and Allied Processes
• Machine Safeguards
• Material Handling
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Confi ned Spaces
• Electrical Safety
• Hazardous Materials Management
• Process Safety Management
• Fire Prevention
• Motor Vehicle Transportation Safety
• Occupational Health
• Emergency Planning
• Accident Investigation and Record Keeping