Bibliograph

Fundamentals of occupational safety and health, Mark A. Friend and James P. Kohn

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Fundamentals of occupational safety and health, Mark A. Friend and James P. Kohn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fundamentals of occupational safety and health

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

881386498

Responsibility statement

Mark A. Friend and James P. Kohn

Summary

Provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the occupational safety and health field and the issues that safety professionals face today. Friend and Kohn offer practical information on technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues

Table Of Contents

Introduction to occupational safety and health -- Safety legislation -- Workers' compensation and recordkeeping -- Safety-related business laws -- Accident causation and investigation : theory and application -- Introduction to industrial hygiene -- Ergonomics and safety management -- Fire prevention and protection -- System safety -- Managing the safety function -- Psychology and safety : the human element in loss prevention -- Improving safety performance with behavior-based safety -- Workplace violence -- Terrorism preparedness -- Hazardous materials -- Construction safety and the multiemployer worksite doctrine -- Transportation safety -- Introduction to extreme weather -- Required written programs -- Resources on safety and health

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