Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers - Hardcover

Goetsch, David L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013700916X ISBN 13: 9780137009169

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

Known for its comprehensive coverage, this text covers all aspects of occupational safety and health in today’s global workplace.  Appropriate for safety management, engineering and technology programs, the book follows a logical sequence that provides a historical perspective and overview, covers the laws and regulations, discusses the human element, examines hazard assessment, prevention, and control, and covers management of safety and health. This edition features updated OSHA standards and contemporary topics such as safety culture, safety’s role in global competitiveness, workplace violence, natural disasters and terrorism. Some new features include:

 

All OSHA standards, as well as those of other regulatory agencies, were updated

Chapter 4:  Added a new section on the “Emerging Role of Safety Professionals

Chapter 9:  Added a new section on the safety professional’s role in product recalls

Chapter 15:  Added a new section on practical prevention measures for reducing slip and fall hazards and a new checklist for enhancing vision protection

About this title

About the Author:

David L. Goetsch is Vice President of Northwest Florida Sate College and professor of safety, quality, and environmental management. He also administers the state of Florida’s Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness that is located on this campus. In addition, Dr. Goetsch is president and CEO of the Institute for Organizational Excellence (IOE), a private consulting firm dedicated to the continual improvement of organizational competitiveness, safety, and quality. Dr. Goetsch is cofounder of The Quality Institute, a partnership of the University of West Florida, Northwest Florida State College, and the Okaloosa Economic Development Council

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 013700916X
• ISBN 13: 9780137009169
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 768