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Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers, 6/E
Dr. David L. Goetsch, University of West Florida and Oskaloosa-Walton

ISBN-10: 0132397609
ISBN-13:  9780132397605

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2008
Format:  Cloth; 976 pp
Published:  04/30/2007


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For courses in Occupational Safety and Safety and Health Management.

 

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.


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For courses in Occupational Safety and Safety and Health Management.

 

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.

 

Hallmark Features

 

Contemporary material–includes coverage of modern topics such as terrorism, workplace violence, global competitiveness, safety culture, and natural disasters.

  • Gives students an up-to-date resource that focuses on the needs of the modern safety and health professional. 

Safety fact or Safety myth sections–appear in each chapter.

  • Adds interest and emphasizes fundamental safety and health principles students should be aware of. 

Case studies–appear within each chapter.

  • Applies the theories and principles of occupational safety and health to real-world settings.

 


New To This Edition

New! Tthe most up-to-date coverage of occupational safety and health, including:

  • The global impact of accidents and injuries
  • Obesity and accident causation
  • Common accident investigation mistakes to avoid
  • Participatory ergonomics
  • Preventing arc flash injuries
  • Emergency planning for workers with disabilities
  • Safely resuming business after a disaster
  • Occupational safety and health management systems (OSHMS)
  • Safety as a promotion tool 

New! New organization–divides chapters into five distinct parts.

  • Offers a better organization that follows a logical sequence: historical perspective and overview; laws and regulations; the human element; hazard assessment, prevention, and control; and management of safety and health.  

New! Chapter 31, Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture–appears in this edition.

  • Discusses the importance of developing a corporate culture that emphasizes health and safety.
  • Examines the link between health and safety and global competitiveness. 

Updated! OSHA standards–have been updated throughout.

  • Provides students with the most up-to-date standards they will use on the job.


Table of Contents

PART 1: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND OVERVIEW

1.      Safety Movement, Then and Now

2.      Accidents and Their Effects

3.      Theories of Accident Causation

4.      Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

5.      Safety, Culture, and Competition in the Global Marketplace

 

PART 2: LAWS AND REGULATIONS

6.      The OSHA Act, Standards, and Liability

7.      Worker’s Compensation

8.      Accident Investigation and Reporting

9.      Product Safety and Liability

 

PART 3: THE HUMAN ELEMENT

10.  Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)

11.  Stress and Safety

12.  Safety and Health Training

13.  Violence in the Workplace

 

PART 4: HAZARD ASSESSMENT PREVENTION AND CONTROL

14.  Mechanical Hazards and Safeguarding

15.  Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

16.  Hazards of Temperature Extremes

17.  Pressure hazards

18.  Electrical Hazards

19.  Fire Hazards and Life Safety

20.  Industrial Hygiene, Toxic Substances, and Confined Spaces

21.  Radiation Hazards: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing

22.  Noise and Vibration Hazards

23.  Computers, Automation, and Robots

24.  Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

 

PART 5: MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH

25.  Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

26.  Ethics and Safety

27.  Hazard Analysis, Prevention, and Management

28.  Promoting Safety and Health

29.  Environmental Safety, Environmental management, and ISO 14000

30.  TSM: Total Safety Management

31.  Establishing a Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture


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Dr. David Goetsch is Provost of the Joint Campus of the University of West Florida and Okaloosa-Walton College where he also serves as Professor of Quality and Safety Management.  Before entering higher education full time in 1976, Dr. Goetsch worked in the private sector for eight years holding positions in engineering, quality management, and safety management.  He also spent two year in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. Upon entering higher education full time, Dr. Goetsch founded his own business consulting firm, David L. Goetsch and Associates.  Through this firm, Dr. Goetsch continues to work with private sector companies providing them with consulting and training services in the areas of global competitiveness, quality, continual improvement, and safety.

 

Dr. Goetsch holds the following degrees: Associate of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Master of Science in Business Management, Master of Science in Industrial Psychology, Master of Science in International Relations, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, and Ph.D. in Technical Education.  His awards include: Outstanding Technical Program in the United States in 1984 as selected by the U.S. Department of Education; Outstanding Technical Educator of the Year in 1986 for the state of Florida; Outstanding Professor of the Year for the University of West Florida in 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985; Economic Development Volunteer of the Year for Northwest Florida in 1992 and again in 1996; and Distinguished Alumnus of the University of West Florida.

 

Dr. Goetsch has written more than 40 books on various quality, safety, engineering, and business-related topics.  All of his books are designed to help students, working professionals, or organizations continually improve their performance so as to be more competitive and more successful.

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