Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Fourth Edition (4 ed)

By (author) W. David Yates

ISBN13: 9781032836072

Imprint: CRC Press

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Published: 31/03/2025

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Description
For safety professionals navigating the complexities of safety practices daily, the search for a single-source guide covering diverse topics has been an ongoing quest. Now, in its fourth edition, Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide has expanded its scope, incorporating crucial new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, sustainability principles, and more, catering to the evolving needs of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) community. This title is every safety professional’s indispensable, market-leading resource, empowering the reader to tackle challenges with confidence and expertise. Exploring core aspects of occupational safety, this book offers a wealth of knowledge, each chapter offering practical insights and actionable advice. The title goes beyond conventional boundaries, addressing emerging topics such as electrical safety, risk assessment, and sustainability principles in brand-new chapters. A go-to guide for any practicing safety professional seeking a quick desk reference, a student supplementing their textbooks, or a candidate preparing for certification exams including ASP, CSP, OHST or CHST, it equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of occupational safety focusing on real-world applications and exam readiness.
Contents Preface About the Author 1.The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Exam 2. Legal Aspects of the Safety Profession 3. Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 4. Regulations 5. Math Review 6. Particulates and Gases 7. Toxicology 8. Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling 9. Ventilation 10. Noise and OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program 11. Biological Hazards 12. Fire Protection and Prevention 13. Thermal Stressors 14. Personal Protective Equipment 15. Statistics for the Safety Professionals 16. Electrical Safety 17. Mechanics 18. Hydrostatics and Hydraulics 19. Training 20. Engineering Economics 21. Management Theories 22. Accident Causation and Investigation Theories 23. Workers’ Compensation 24. Ergonomics 25. Construction Safety 26. Risk Assessment and Management 27. Hazardous Materials Management 28. Radiation Safety 29. Walking and Working Surfaces 30. Materials Handling and Storage 31. Site Safety Management Systems 32. Site Security 33. Sustainability and Sustainability Principles 34. Environmental Management 35. Prevention through Design (PtD) 36. Measuring Safety and Health Performance 37. Safety Program Auditing Techniques and Checklist 38. Management of Change (MoC) 39. Emergency Preparedness and Response 40. BCSP Code of Ethics Appendix A: BCSP Supplied Equations Appendix B: Conversions and Standards Appendix C: OSHA Regional and Area Offices Index
  • Engineering: general
  • Health & safety issues
  • Fire protection & safety
  • Professional & Vocational
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