Safety and Health for Engineers
The essential guide to blending safety and health with economical engineeringOver time, the role of the engineer has evolved into a complex combination of duties and responsibilities. Modern engineers are required not only to create products and environments, but to make them safe and economical as well. Safety and Health for Engineers, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that helps engineers reconcile safety and economic concerns using the latest cost-effective methods of ensuring safety in all facets of their work. It addresses the fundamentals of safety, legal aspects, hazard recognitio
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Preface. PART ONE. INTRODUCTION. Chapter 1. The Importance of Safety and Health for Engineers. Chapter 2. Safety and Health Professions. Chapter 3. Fundamental Concepts And Terms. PART TWO. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS. Chapter 4. Federal Agencies, Laws and Regulations. Chapter 5. Other Laws, Regulations, Standards and Codes. Chapter 6. Workers' Compensation. Chapter 7. Products Liability. Chapter 8. Record Keeping and Reporting. PART THREE. HAZARDS AND THEIR CONTROL. Chapter 9. General Principles of Hazard Control. Chapter 10. Mechanics and Structures. Chapter 11. Walking and Working Surfaces. Chapter 12. Electrical Safety. Chapter 13. Tools And Machines. Chapter 14. Transportation. Chapter 15. Materials Handling. Chapter 16. Fire Protection And Prevention. Chapter 17. Explosions And Explosives. Chapter 18. Heat And Cold. Chapter 19. Pressure. Chapter 20. Visual Environment. Chapter 21. Non-Ionizing Radiation. Chapter 22. Ionizing Radiation. Chapter 23. Noise and Vibration. Chapter 24. Chemicals. Chapter 25. Ventilation. Chapter 26. Biohazards. Chapter 27. Hazardous Waste. Chapter 28. Personal Protective Equipment. Chapter 29. Emergencies. Chapter 30. Facility Planning and Design. PART FOUR. THE HUMAN ELEMENT. Chapter 31. Human Behavior and Performance in Safety. Chapter 32. Procedures, Rules, and Training. Chapter 33. Ergonomics. PART FIVE. MANAGING SAFETY AND HEALTH. Chapter 34. Fundamentals of Safety Management. Chapter 35. Risk Management and Assessment. Chapter 36. System Safety. Chapter 37. Safety Analyses and Management Information. Chapter 38. Safety Plans and Programs. Appendix A: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits. Appendix B: Ergonomics Data. Index.
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