Bernan Press
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978-1-59888-982-6 • Paperback • July 2018 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
978-1-59888-983-3 • eBook • July 2018 • $99.50 • (£77.00)
Dr. Mark A. Friend, CSP is a professor in the School of Graduate Studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He wrote and developed the Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety at East Carolina University after serving as Chair of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health at Murray State University. Friend served on the governing board of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Friend has over forty years of experience in higher education. He has been active as a consultant, speaker, expert witness, and trainer in the field of safety. Friend organized and served as the first president of the National Occupational Safety and Health Educators Association (NOSHEA) which later became the Academic Specialty Practice of ASSE.
James P. Kohn was associate professor of Industrial Technology at East Carolina University and president of OccuSafe Service Corporation. Dr. Kohn authored, co-authored, or edited seven books on safety and industrial hygiene topics.
List of Figures and TablesPrefaceAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Introduction to Occupational Safety and HealthChapter 2. Safety LegislationChapter 3. Workers’ Compensation and RecordkeepingChapter 4. Safety-Related Business LawsChapter 5. Accident Causation and Investigation: Theory and ApplicationChapter 6. Introduction to Industrial HygieneChapter 7. Ergonomics and Safety ManagementChapter 8. Fire Prevention and ProtectionChapter 9. System SafetyChapter 10. Managing the Safety FunctionChapter 11. Psychology and Safety: The Human Element in Loss PreventionChapter 12. Improving Safety Performance with Behavior-Based SafetyChapter 13. Workplace ViolenceChapter 14. Terrorism PreparednessChapter 15. Hazardous MaterialsChapter 16. Construction Safety and the Multi-Employer Worksite DoctrineChapter 17. Transportation SafetyChapter 18. Introduction to Extreme WeatherChapter 19. Required Written ProgramsChapter 20. Resources on Safety and HealthAppendix A. 29 CFR 1910—OSHA General Industry Standards Summary and ChecklistAppendix B. 29 CFR 1926—OSHA Construction Standards Summary and ChecklistAppendix C. Anthropometric DataIndex
"Designed with safety professionals in mind, including health associations, first responder organizations, and state and federal agencies, this volume is an up-to-date resource for those needing information on the technology, management, and compliance issues in occupational safety. It also covers such topics as organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures. This new edition has been updated with the most current regulations and statistics. It includes chapters on safety-related laws and regulations, hazardous materials, workplace violence, and terrorism. Highlights include information on the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS); chapters on industrial hygiene; and updated information on transportation safety. Useful for reference is the chapter providing directory-type information for safety and health associations, first responder organizations, and state and federal agencies." (Previous Edition Praise)
— American Reference Books Annual
"This updated edition of an introductory textbook on occupational safety and health (OSH) provides comprehensive coverage of laws and regulations, safety and ergonomics, human factors, terrorism and violence, hazardous materials, and other workplace dangers. Friend and Kohn espouse the philosophy that occupational illnesses and injuries are preventable. The historical survey in chapter 1 is excellent. Particularly strong chapters are ‘Workers’ Compensation and Recordkeeping’ and ‘Ergonomics and Safety Management.’ The latter is detailed and reflects the authors' backgrounds and expertise. Chapter 9, ‘System Safety,’ is sufficiently detailed to be useful in program development, including setting up and conducting a job safety analysis and basic skills for an OSH practitioner. Discussions of legal and economic issues are interspersed throughout. Overall, the book is strongest in safety topics, with excellent coverage of accident response and investigation. . . .This is a workable textbook for a one-semester course. Summing Up: Recommended. All students, faculty, and professionals/practitioners." (Previous Edition Praise)
— Choice Reviews
- Explanation of key features of a strong safety program
- Practical applications of key components of a safety program
- Emphasis on managing a safety program by integrating it into the overall organizational mission
- Each chapter begins with chapter objectives and ends with review and discussion questions
- Includes relevant CFR sections
- Includes tables of relevant anthropometric data
New featuresThe new edition considers legal and conceptual changes occurring since the last edition (2014) and attempts to address those effectively. It also significantly expands on the safety management section.