Occupational Health and Safety

Knots An Illustrated Practical Guide to the Essential Knot Types and Their Uses by Andrew Adamides. Knots have been an essential part of human history, serving as indispensable tools for survival, exploration, and trade. From the time of early seafarers who relied on knots to navigate treacherous waters to modern-day adventurers who depended on them for securing equipment, knots have …

Occupational Health and Safety Law Text and Materials 2nd edition by Brenda Barrett. This text aims to provide assistance to students of occupational health and safety law. It is designed to be useful for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in this field. The book’s content is also intended to serve as a valuable reference for safety management …

Office Building Safety and Health by Charles D. Reese. This book has been created to serve as a comprehensive guide for safety professionals, students, and employers involved in ensuring occupational safety and health within office buildings. Its primary objective is to provide a step-by-step framework for implementing effective safety and health measures within office buildings. Given that a significant portion …

Trenching and Excavation Safety by OSHA. Trenching and excavation operations pose significant risks and are considered some of the most hazardous activities in construction. To mitigate these dangers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA Training Course) has established strict guidelines and regulations for such operations under 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P. This booklet aims …

Evaluation of Fire Safety is a comprehensive book that explores different aspects of fire safety, ranging from the nature of the fire hazard, major fire hazard areas, and the cost of fires to the prescriptive and functional approach to fire safety. The book discusses the fire safety system, including its objectives, design steps, and sources of fire safety data. It …

Welcome to the Workplace Inspections and Audits Manual, your go-to resource for conducting adequate inspections and audits in the workplace. This comprehensive guide provides practical guidance on preparing for inspections, conducting thorough audits, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions. It includes customizable checklists and sample forms for easy implementation and is designed to complement OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910. …

Protecting our eyes from all injuries should be the aim of each one of us, both here at work and at home. Serious damage or loss of vision may occur as a result of a single traumatic incident. Equally important are those conditions/diseases that can seriously damage our vision over longer periods of time. It is not too hard to …

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a crucial aspect of workplace safety, especially in industries where workers are exposed to hazardous conditions. PPE includes gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, masks, respirators, eye protection, face shields, and goggles. Each type of PPE is designed to provide protection against specific hazards. PPE is an essential component of workplace safety, and its use …

Process Safety for Engineers An Introduction Second Edition by CCPS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS. The book aims to provide an overview of important process safety concepts and can be used as a resource for standalone courses or supplemental material for existing curricula. The book includes both text and a toolkit with references, tools, lecture materials, and links to learning …

Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health by Mark A. Friend and James P. Kohn. The book covers a wide range of topics, including various types of workplace hazards, safety regulations, risk assessment, safety training, and accident investigation. The authors present the material in an easy-to-understand format, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field. Whether you are …

Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards Design, Evaluation, and Selection by EFG Dickson. (PPE) is essential for individuals who are working in environments where they may be exposed to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) hazards. PPE is a barrier between the wearer and the hazardous materials, protecting the individual from harm. In the case of CBRN …

Essentials of Health and Safety at Work (HSE) is the most popular guidance book Fourth edition, published in 2006. This book is a comprehensive guide that provides invaluable insights into how businesses can ensure that their employees work in a safe and healthy environment. The book covers a wide range of topics, from risk assessments to emergency procedures, and provides …