The third edition of Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded. It provides practical information for students and professionals who want an overview of the fundamentals and insight into the subtleties of this expanding discipline.
The third edition of Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded. It provides practical information for students and professionals who want an overview of the fundamentals and insight into the subtleties of this expanding discipline.
Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is the author or co-author of more than 100 books on safety, occupational health, natural and environmental sciences. He has 45 years of experience in safety and health and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice, a variety of law firms, and a number of non-governmental organizations on environmental issues and health-related matters. He is formerly an assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University.
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CONTENTS Preface Purpose of Text Audience Scope of Text Part I Principles Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Safety: A Historical Perspective Chapter 3 Safety Terminology Chapter 4 Safety: Regulatory Requirements Chapter 5 Safety Engineering: Recognize, Evaluate, and Control Chapter 6 Fundamental Engineering Concepts Chapter 7 Management Aspects Chapter 8 Industrial Hygiene Chapter 9 Accident Investigations Part II Programs Chapter 10 Back Injury Prevention Programs Chapter 11 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Chapter 12 Confined Space Entry Chapter 13 Respiratory Protection Chapter 14 Lockout/Tagout Chapter 15 Hot Work Permit Procedure Chapter 16 Construction Safety and Contractors Chapter 17 Electrical Safety Chapter 18 Emergency Response Chapter 19 Fall Protection Chapter 20 Fire Safety Chapter 21 Hazard Communication Chapter 22 Office Safety Chapter 23 Hazardous Waste Handling Chapter 24 Welding Safety Program Chapter 25 Pressure Vessels Chapter 26 Rigging Safety Programs Chapter 27 Noise Hazards Chapter 28 Radiation Safety Chapter 29 Indoor Air Quality Chapter 30 Ergonomics Chapter 31 Process Safety Management and Risk Management Planning Chapter 32 Machine Guarding Safety Program Chapter 33 Security and Vulnerability Assessment Chapter 34 Computer and Data Security Chapter 35 Contemporary Problems Affecting Modern Workers Chapter 36 Thermal Stress Chapter 37 Workplace Violence Chapter 38 Motor Vehicle Safety Chapter 39 Engineering Design and Controls for Safety Chapter 40 Safety and Health Training Chapter 41 Recordkeeping Requirements Chapter 42 Safety Inspections Afterword Index
