Occupational Safety and

Known for its comprehensive coverage, this text covers all aspects of occupational safety and health in today’s global workplace. Appropriate for safety management, engineering and technology programs, the book follows a logical sequence that provides a historical perspective and overview, covers the laws and regulations, discusses the human element, examines hazard assessment, prevention, and control, and covers management of safety and health. This edition features updated OSHA standards and contemporary topics such as safety culture, safety’s role in global competitiveness, workplace violence, natural disasters and terrorism. Some new features include: http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

• All OSHA standards, as well as those of other regulatory agencies, were updated
• Chapter 4: Added a new section on the “Emerging Role of Safety Professionals
• Chapter 9: Added a new section on the safety professional’s role in product recalls
• Chapter 15: Added a new section on practical prevention measures for reducing slip and fall hazards and a new checklist for enhancing vision protection
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Known for its comprehensive coverage, this text covers all aspects of occupational safety and health in today’s global workplace. Appropriate for safety management, engineering and technology programs, the book follows a logical sequence that provides a historical perspective and overview, covers the laws and regulations, discusses the human element, examines hazard assessment, prevention, and control, and covers management of safety and health. This edition features updated OSHA standards and contemporary topics such as safety culture, safety’s role in global competitiveness, workplace violence, natural disasters and terrorism. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Hallmark Features: http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

• Up-to-date coverage of all applicable OSHA and NIOSH standards.
• Provides a historical overview that shows how and why we got to where we are now in occupational safety
• Comprehensive coverage of the roles and responsibilities of safety professionals
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Coverage all of the emerging trends and latest issues in occupational safety including: violence in the workplace, terrorism, ethics, how to establish a safety-first corporate culture, ISO 14000, MRSA in the workplace, nanoscale materials, and the concept of TSM (Total Safety Management) http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Discussion cases in each chapter http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Comprehensive end-of-chapter pedagogy that includes a summary, key terms and concepts, and review question http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

About the Author

David L. Goetsch is Vice President of Northwest Florida Sate College and professor of safety, quality, and environmental management. He also administers the state of Florida’s Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness that is located on this campus. In addition, Dr. Goetsch is president and CEO of the Institute for Organizational Excellence (IOE), a private consulting firm dedicated to the continual improvement of organizational competitiveness, safety, and quality. Dr. Goetsch is cofounder of The Quality Institute, a partnership of the University of West Florida, Northwest Florida State College, and the Okaloosa Economic Development Council http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Table of Contents

Part 1

Historical Perspective and Overview

1. Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
2. Accidents and Their Effects
3. Theories of Accident Causation
4. Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals
5. Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace
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Part 2

Laws and Regulations

1. The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
2. Workers’ Compensation
3. Accident Investigation and Reporting
4. Product Safety and Liability
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Part 3

The Human Element

1. Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
2. Stress and Safety
3. Safety and Health Training
4. Violence in the Workplace
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Part 4

Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control

1. Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
2. Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
3. Hazards of Temperature Extremes
4. Pressure Hazards
5. Electrical Hazards
6. Fire Hazards and Life Safety
7. Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
8. Radiation Hazards
9. Noise and Vibration Hazards
10. Computers, Automation, and Robots
11. Blood borne Pathogens in the Workplace
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Part 5

Management of Safety and Health

1. Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism
2. 26.Ethics and Safety
3. 27.Hazard Analysis Prevention and Safety Management
4. Promoting Safety
5. 29.Environmental Safety and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management)
6. 30.Total Safety Management in a Quality Management Setting
7. Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture
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