Occupational safety and health for technologists, engineers, and managers / David L. Goetsch.

Author/creator Goetsch, David L.
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©2011.
Descriptionxx, 745 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents Safety and health movement, then and now -- Accidents and their effects -- Theories of accident causation -- Roles and professional certifications for safety and health professionals -- Safety, health, and competition in the global marketplace -- The OSH act, standards, and liability -- Workers' compensation -- Accident investigation and reporting -- Product safety and liability -- Ergonomic hazards: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDS) and cumulative trauma disorders -- Stress and safety -- Safety and health training -- Violence in the workplace -- 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 -- Blood borne pathogens in the workplace -- Preparing for emergencies and terrorism -- Ethics and safety -- Hazard analysis prevention and safety management -- Promoting safety -- Environmental safety and ISO 14000 (environmental management) -- Total safety management in a quality management setting -- Establishing a safety-friendly corporate culture.
Summary Known for its comprehensive coverage, this text covers all aspects of occupational safety & health in today's global workplace.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009041557
ISBN9780137009169
ISBN013700916X
ISBN9780132547086 (pbk., IE)
ISBN0132547082 (pbk., IE)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks T55 .G586 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold