Health and safety in the workplace Books

Book SynopsisIn most industries, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related reason for employee absences. These injuries are often caused by static postures or repetitive movements that have to be maintained for many hours a day, such as intensive use of data entry devices, assembly work, parts inspection, equipment maintenance, manual materials handling, machinery operations, and vehicle operation, among others. The book addresses seating concepts, hand tool and pedal designs, foot-floor interfaces, digital human models for computer-aided design and engineering, and work organization (task duration, breaks, handling frequency) as they affect human performance and musculoskeletal injury reduction. Professionals responsible for identifying and improving conditions in the industries where such workplace injuries occur will find this volume to be a handy sourcebook, while teachers and students will find it to be a valuable reference.Table of ContentsStudies of Posture and Movement. International Approaches for Evaluation and Engineering. Risk Assessment. Overview of the Book. Anthropometry. Traditional Anthropometry. Three-Dimensional Anthropometry. Motor Behavior. Gazing. Reaching. Vision and Eyes. Basic Ocular Muscle Functions and Their Operating Ranges. Viewing Distance. Vertical Gaze Direction. User Preferences. Head and Neck. Head Inclination. Neck Flexion/Extension. Neck Twisting. Trunk. Definitions and Measurement. Trunk Anatomy. Effects of Trunk Posture. General Evaluation Criteria. Pelvis. Sitting Behavior. Seating Concepts. Pelvis and Neighboring Segment. Leg and Foot. Pedal Operation. Flooring and Standing. Raki? Slips and Falls. Raki? Shoulder Girdle and Upper Arm. Shoulder Girdle. Upper Arm. Forearm and Hand. Hand-Handle Coupling. Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist. Multiple Factor Models And Work Organization. Multiple Factor Models. Variation and Autonomy. Force Exertion. Postural Behavior. Strength Capability and Guidelines for Force Exertion. Performance. Measuring Performance. Speed-Accuracy Trade-Off in Performance. Mechanisms and a Model of Posture and Performance. Studies of Posture and Performance. Conclusions. Digital Human Models for Ergonomic Design And Engineering. The Jack Human Simulation Tool. The Safework. Human Simulation Tool. The Ramsis and Anthropos. Human Simulation Tools. Sammie: A Computer Aided Ergonomics Design Tool. Boeing Human Modeling System (BHMS).

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Health and Safety in Construction has been specially written for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety each year. Fully revised in alignment with the April 2015 syllabus, the fifth edition provides students with all they need to tackle the course with confidence.The book covers all the essential elements of health and safety management in construction including the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards. Highly illustrated, with information provided in a clear, easily accessible format, it also provides checklists and record sheets to supplement learning. Aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding Complete with a companion website containing extra resources for Table of Contents1. Foundations in Health and Safety 2. Health and Safety Management Systems – PLAN 3. Health and Safety Management Systems – Organising – DO Part I 4. Health and Safety Management Systems – Risk Assessment and Controls – DO Part II 5. Health and Safety Management Systems – Monitoring, Investigation and Recording – CHECK 6. Health and Safety Management Systems – Audit and Review – ACT 7. Construction Law and Management 8. Construction Site Issues – Hazards and Risk Control 9. Vehicle and Plant Movement – Hazards and Risk Control 10. Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control 11. Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control 12. Electrical Safety 13. Fire Safety 14. Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control 15. Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control 16. Working at Height – Hazards and Risk Control 17. Excavation Work and Confined Spaces – Hazards and Risk Control 18. Demolition and Deconstruction – Hazards and Risk Control 19. Summary of the Main Legal Requirements 20. Environment and International Aspects of Health and Safety 21. Study skills 22. Specimen answers to practice questions 23. International Sources of Information and Guidance

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Book SynopsisA systems approach to understanding and minimizing the causes of low back pain in the workplace Low back pain affects 80% of the population at some point during their lifetime; it is responsiblefor over 40% of the compensation costs for work-related injuries. This book provides an understanding of the mechanisms influencing low back pain in the workplace and indicates how low back pain might be prevented, saving employers extraordinary amounts in medical costs and protecting workers from the most common on-the-job injury. With a unique, multidisciplinary perspective that shows how various influences or risk factors can be considered collectively, The Working Back: A Systems View: Explains basic concepts in anatomy and physiology that are essential to understanding and preventing low back pain Provides a systems perspective on the occupational causes of back pain, not only addressing factors such as spine loading, but also considering the potentialTrade Review"Since low back pain is one of the most common reasons for short and long term absence from work, a book which clearly explains its causes and makes practical suggestions for preventing it deserves a wide readership." (The RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal, June 2009)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction. Audience for the Book. Apolitical Causality Assessment. A Systems View of Low Back Pain Causality. The Reality of Work. How Might the Different Aspects of Work Be Associated with Back Pain. Organization of the Book. References. Chapter 2: Back Pain Magnitude and Potential Risk Factors. What is back pain? How common is back pain? Back Pain at Work. Epidemiology of Work Risk Factors. Epidemiology of Physical Risk Factors. Epidemiology of Individual (Personal) Risk Factors. Age. Gender. Anthropometry. Fitness/Strength. Alcohol. Smoking. Heredity/Genetics. Social Class and Psychological Factors. Epidemiology of Work-Related Psychosocial/Organizational Factors. Potential Interaction of Physical and Psychosocial Factors. Key Points. References. Chapter 3: Function, Structure, and Support of the Back. Body Coordinates. Bony Structures of the Spine. The Disc (and the spinal joint). Functional Spinal Unit. Spine Support. Ligaments. Muscles. Fascia. Nerves. Blood Vessels. End Plates and Nutrition. Facets. The System. Key Points. References. Chapter 4: The Process of Pain. What is Pain? Origins of Pain. Pain Transmission. The Pain Process. The Inflammatory Process (Cytokines). Peripheral Nervous System Sensitization. Neuropathic Pain: The Cytokine Cascade and Nerve Sensitization. Pain Mechanisms of the Central Nervous System. Role of the Environment in Central Sensitization. Implications for Low Back Pain. Nerves at Risk of Sensitization. Tissues at Risk of Sensitization. Disc and Nerve Roots. Facet Joints. Muscular based Pain. Lumbar Nerve Roots. Relationship between Tissue Loading and Pain. Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 5: Potential Pathways to Back Pain. Views of Back Pain Causality. A Unifying Model of Low Back Pain Pathways. The Support Structure Disruption Pathways. Support Structure Tolerance. Disc Tolerance Summary. Pain Tolerance. The Muscle Function Disruption Pathway. The Role of Individual Differences in the Pain Pathways. System Feedback. Summary. Key Points. References. Chapter 6: The Assessment of Biomechanical Forces Acting on the Low Back. Biomechanical Concepts Applicable to the Back. Load - Toleranc. Moments and Levers. External vs. Internal Loading. How can we Modify Internal Spine Loads? Biomechanical Arrangement of the Musculoskeletal Lever System. Length-Strength Relationship. The Impact of Velocity on Muscle Force. Temporal Relationships. Incorporating Spine Load Reductions into the Work System. Loading of the Lumbar Spine. Spine Load Assessments. Models of Spine Load. Biologically-Driven Modeling of Spine Loading. Stability-Driven Spine Loading Models. Predictions of Muscle (Motor) Control within Torso. What Drives Motor Control- - The Mental Model. Summary. Key Points. References. Chapter 7: The Influence of Physical Work Factors on Muscle Activities and Spine Loads. Introduction. Industrial Quantitative Surveillance of Physical Exposure. Strength Capacity Assessments of Work Load. Static Analyses of Work Load. Dynamic Analyses of Work Load. Surveillance Conclusions. Spine Loading and Task Performance. Spine Loading and Primary Physical Workplace Factors. Moment Exposure. Role of Trunk Muscle Cocontraction in Spine Loading. Trunk Motion. Non-Sagittal Plane Loading. Lateral Motion. Twisting Motion. Task Asymmetry. Lift Height. One-Handed vs. Two-Handed Lifting. Lifting vs. Lowering. Cumulative Exposure. Duration of Exposure to Lifting Tasks. Worker Experience, Task Frequency, and Moment Exposure. Spine Loading associated with Modification of Physical Workplace Factors. Handles. Lifting While Supporting the Body. Team Lifting. Pushing and Pulling. Seated and Constrained Work Postures. Physical Work Factor Summary. Relationship between Spine Loading and Observed Risk of Low Back Pain. Summary. Key Points. References. Chapter 8: Psychosocial and Organizational Factor Influence on Spine Loading. Introduction. Psychosocial and Organizational Interactions. Biomechanical Responses to Psychosocial Environment. Biomechanical Responses to Mental Stress at Work. Expectation. Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 9: Individual Factors Role in Spine Loading. Introduction. Gender. Personality. Experience. Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 10: Physical, Individual, and Psychosocial/Organizational Risk Factor Interactions. When Risk Factors Collide. The Magnitude of Influence of the Three Risk Factor Categories. Can Risk Factor Interactions be Predicted? Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 11: Engineering Controls to Mediate Back Pain at Work: Tools for the Assessment of Physical Factor Impact on Spine Loads and Intervention. Effectiveness. Introduction. Static Strength Prediction Programs. Psychophysical Tolerance Limits. Job Demand Index. NIOSH Lifting Guide and Revised Equation. The 1981 Lifting Guide. The 1993 Revised Equation. Video-based biomechanical models. Lumbar Motion Monitor Risk Assessment. Lifting Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). Workplace Assessment Comparisons. Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 12: Administrative Controls for the Workplace: Psychosocial and Organizational Interventions. Implementing Psychosocial and Organizational Change. Elements of the Process. Traditional Administrative Controls. Worker Selection. Worker Rotation. Training. Stretching Programs. Back Belts. Summary. Key Points. References. Chapter 13: Integrating Risk Interventions into the Workplace. Introduction. Systems Intervention. Examples of Intervention Effectiveness. Patient Handling Interventions. Types of Physical Interventions. Implementing both Physical and Psychosocial Interventions. Distribution Center Interventions. Summary. Key Points. References. Chapter 14: Understanding Recurrent Low Back Pain and Implications for Return to Work. Introduction. The Natural History of Low Back Pain Recovery. How can one Quantify the Extent of Low Back Pain? Impairment Assessment. Effort Sincerity. Spine Loading of those Experiencing Low Back Pain. Can Kinematic Impairment Assessments Predict Changes in Spine Loading? Lifting Exposure Limits for Workers with LBP. Recurrence of LBP and Work. A Return-to Work Strategy. Conclusions. Key Points. References. Chapter 15: Conclusions. Summary. References.

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Book SynopsisLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is the only viable way to extract and transport natural gas from areas not serviceable by a pipeline, but it also poses safety risks. This book examines the safety concerns regarding LNG, and examines the debate between its advocates and its opponents.Table of ContentsPreface. 1 LNG Properties and Overview of Hazards. 1.1 LNG Properties. 1.2 Hazards of LNG with Respect to Public Risk. 1.3 Risk Analysis Requires Adequate Modeling. 1.4 Flammability. 1.5 Regulations in Siting Onshore LNG Import Terminals. 1.6 Regulation for Siting Offshore LNG Import Terminals. 1.7 Controversial Claims of LNG Opponents. 2 LNG Incidents and Marine History. 2.1 LNG Ship Design History. 2.2 Designs and Issues—First Commercial LNG Ships. 2.3 LNG Trade History. 2.4 LNG Accident History. 2.5 Summary of LNG History and Relevant Technical Developments. 3 Current LNG Carriers. 3.1 Design Requirements. 3.2 Membrane Tanks. 3.3 Moss Spheres. 4 Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction. 4.1 Background. 4.2 Risk Analysis Process. 4.3 Frequency: Data Sources and Analysis. 4.4 Frequency: Predictive Methods. 4.5 Consequence Modeling. 4.6 Ignition Probability. 4.7 Risk Results. 4.8 Special Issues—Terrorism. 4.9 Risk Reduction and Mitigation Measures for LNG. 5 LNG Discharge on Water. 5.1 Type 1—Above Water Breaches at Sea. 5.2 Type 2—At Waterline Breaches at Sea. 5.3 Type 3—Below Waterline Breaches at Sea. 5.4 Discharges from Ship's Pipework. 5.5 Cascading Failures at Sea. 5.6 Initial Discharge Rate. 5.7 Time-Dependent Discharge (Blowdown). 5.8 Vacuum Breaking and Glug-Glug Effects. 6 Risk Analysis for Onshore Terminals and Transport. 6.1 Typical Basis for LNG Receiving Terminal. 6.2 Features of LNG Receiving Terminals. 6.3 Standards for Receiving Terminal Design. 6.4 U.S. Guidelines and Regulations for Receiving Terminals. 6.5 European Regulations for LNG Receiving Terminals. 6.6 Empirical Formula for Required Land Area of Terminal. 6.7 Leak in Loading Arm or in Storage Tank. 6.8 Rollover. 6.9 LNG Land Transport Risk. 6.10 Offshore LNG Terminals. 7 LNG Pool Modeling. 7.1 Flashing and Droplet Evaporation in Jet Flow. 7.2 Pool Spread and Evaporation Modeling. 7.3 Rapid Phase Transition Explosions. 7.4 Aerosol Drop Size. 7.5 Heat Balance Terms to LNG Pool. 7.6 Nomenclature. 8 Vapor Cloud Dispersion Modeling. 8.1 Atmospheric Transport Processes. 8.2 Model Types. 8.3 LNG Dispersion Test Series. 8.4 Factors Affecting Plume Length. 8.5 Effect of Wind, Currents, and Waves on LNG Plume. 8.6 Comparison of Dispersion Model Predictions. 8.7 Descriptions of Dispersion Test Series. 8.8 Vapor Intrusion Indoors. 8.9 Theoretical Basis for Suppression of Turbulence. 9 LNG Pool Fire Modeling. 9.1 Types of Fires from LNG Facilities. 9.2 The Challenge for Pool Fire Modeling. 9.3 Pool Fire Characteristics. 9.4 Summary of LNG Fire Experiments. 9.5 Burning Rate Data and Correlations From Fire Tests. 9.6 Point Source Fire Model. 9.7 Solid Flame Models: Flame Length Correlations. 9.8 Flame Tilt Correlations. 9.9 Flame Drag Near Pools. 9.10 Sep Correlations and Smoke Shielding. 9.11 Atmospheric Transmissivity. 9.12 Trench Fires. 9.13 View Factors. 9.14 CFD Modeling. 9.15 Comparison of Model Predictions. 9.16 Fire Engulfment of LNG Carrier. 10 Other LNG Hazards. 10.1 Fire and Explosion Scenarios. 10.2 Jet Fires. 10.3 Flash Fires. 10.4 BLEVEs, Fireballs. 10.5 LNG Vapor Cloud Explosions. 10.6 Asphyxiation and Cryogenic Hazard from LNG Spills. 11 Fire Effects. 11.1 Fire Radiation Effects on Individuals. 11.2 Effects of Thermal Radiation on Property. 12 Research Needs. 12.1 Uncertainties. 12.2 Recommendations of GAO Survey. 12.3 LNG Model Evaluation Protocols (MEPs). 12.4 Special Topics. 12.5 Conclusions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition presents an engineering design approach to ventilation and air conditioning as part of the comprehensive environmental control of the mine atmosphere. It provides an in-depth look, for practitioners who design and operate mines, into the health and safety aspects of environmental conditions in the underground workplace.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Environmental Control of the Mine Atmosphere. Properties and Behavior of Air. MINE AIR-QUALITY CONTROL. Mine Gases. Dusts and Other Mine Aerosols. MINE VENTILATION. Airflow Through Mine Openings and Ducts. Mine Ventilation Circuits and Networks. Natural Ventilation. Fan Application to Mines. Auxiliary Ventilation and Controlled Recirculation. Economics of Airflow. Control of Mine Fires and Explosions. MINE AIR CONDITIONING. Heat Sources and Effect in Mines. Mine Air Conditioning Systems. Appendices. References. Answers to Selected Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use pocket guide that provides detailed information on all 189 hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) regulated under the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. These include such data as CAS number, emission factors, measurement methods and health risks.Table of ContentsHazardous air pollutant entries; CAS number index; synonym index.

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Book SynopsisThis is the standard work in the field of industrial hygiene. Occupational health hazard control, to be cost-effective, should be made an integral part of the production process. A proper mix of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment is basic to occupational safety. This two- volume work presents safe, practical, production processes, and is written by professionals who have hands-on experience and are cerified in the practice of industrial hygiene. It covers organic and inorganic materials of a wide range of toxicities, from low to high; materials handling, from small to large quantities; and effective controls for each process and material covered. Controls descrived are often applicable to processes not specifically described in these volumes. The work should be of benefit to industrial hygienists, engineers, compliance officers and toxicologists.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: BASIC CONCEPTS. Materials and Their Characteristics (D. McFee & M.Markowicz). Control of Open Process Systems (D. McFee & R. Garrison). Selection and Arrangement of Process Equipment (J. Peterson). Building Types (K. Caplan). Noise Control (C. Bohl & P. Kannapell). Building Features for Hazard Control (T. Colliton). Maintenance (C. Stevens). UNIT OPERATIONS. Assay and Quality Control (P. Woolrich). Electroplating (R. Soule). Fluidized-Bed Drying (P. Woolrich). Industrial Centrifuging: Separators, Clarifiers, and Filters (P.Woolrich). Liquid Filtration and Clarification (P. Woolrich). Metal Cleaning (T. Walker). Metal Working and Forming (R. Soule). Metallizing (R. Soule). Mixing and Blending (P. Woolrich). Nondestrucutive Inspection (J. Feldman). Painting and Coating (J. Peterson & L. Keller). Spray Drying (P. Woolrich). Vacuum Drying and Freeze Drying (P. Woolrich). THE ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY. The Engineer's Responsibility for Controlling Occupational Diseaseand Preventing Accidents (D. Paustenbach). Index.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1988, this expanded version contains the latest information on hazard evaluation, reflecting new OSHA and EPA regulations. It provides comprehensive coverage of equipment, operating procedures and worker exposure control.Table of ContentsOccupational Health Hazards. Sources of Exposure. Exposure Evaluation. Emission Regulations. Emissions Measurement and Estimation. Hazard Control. Valves. Control Valves. Flanges and Connections. Rotating Equipment. Sampling. Drains, Sewers, and Wastewater Emissions Control. Liquid Storage and Transfer. Dust Control. Major Process Hazards. Exposure Assessment. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is the standard work in the field of industrial hygiene. Occupational health hazard control, to be cost-effective, should be made an integral part of the production process. A proper mix of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment is basic to occupational safety. This two- volume work presents safe, practical, production processes, and is written by professionals who have hands-on experience and are cerified in the practice of industrial hygiene. It covers organic and inorganic materials of a wide range of toxicities, from low to high; materials handling, from small to large quantities; and effective controls for each process and material covered. Controls descrived are often applicable to processes not specifically described in these volumes. The work should be of benefit to industrial hygienists, engineers, compliance officers and toxicologists.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Aldehydes and Alcohols (Oxo Reaction) (D. Pringle & E.Warren). Alkylamines (J. Gentile). Aluminum (P. Atkins & K. Karsten). Ammonia (J. Lynch). Antibiotics, Steroids, and Potent Drugs (P. Woolrich). Asbestos Mining and Milling (J. Goldfield). Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes (J. Lynch). Catalyst, Low-Temperature Shift (H. Ellice). Cellulose Acetate (M. Schurger). Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide (H. Cohen). Cobalt and Nickel Refining (B. Roy & S. Thielke). Copper (C. Dungey). Diatomite (G. Swallow). Ethyl Alcohol from Hydration of Ethylene (D. Pringle). Ehtylene Oxide--Ethylene Glycol (D. Pringle). Farm and Construction Equipment (T. Slavin). Fluorine (R. Wood). Fluorocarbon Refrigerant Gases and Solvents (G. Andersen, etal.). Fufural and Furfuryl Alcohol (J. Mutchler). Flat Glass (R. Rubino). Grain (J. Mutchler). Hydrochloric Acid and Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride (J.Oransky). Isocyanates (P. Woodrich). Jet Engines ( J. Feldman). Primary and Secondary Smelting--Lead, Zinc, and Cadmium (D. Burton& J. Sieverson). Nylon 6 Fiber (T. Stewart & G. Andersen). Petroleum Refinery (H. Hobson). Plastics (J. Mutchler). Polyester Polymer and Fiber (W. Herbert & G. Miller). Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (J. Lynch). LSI-VLSI Semiconductors--Health Hazards Control (J. Stewart). Synthetic Detergents (R. Fulwiler & A. Golembiewski). Tires and Inner Tubes (L. Dieringer). Woodworking Operations (F. Darcy). Index.

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Book SynopsisThe amount of knowledge required on the subject of health and safety is constantly growing as new and revised laws are implemented, best practice improves, guidance changes. The subject range of this book is therefore broad and each chapter deals with a specific health and safety topic, with a practical, no-nonsense approach.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Health and Safety law 2. The Legal Framework 3. The Health and Safety At Work etc Act 1974 4. Summary of Key Health and Safety Regulations 5. Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 6. Handling and Investigation and Preparing Your Defence 7. Safety Culture – what is it 8. Behaviourial Influences on health and safety 9. Management tools for changing culture 10. Risk Assessments 11. Accidents and accident investigations 12. First Aid 13. Occupational Health 14. Hazardous Substances and COSHH 15. Asbestos Management 16. Legionella 17. Manual Handling 18. Noise in the Workplace 19. Display Screen Equipment 20. Workplace Equipment 21. Workplace Environment and Safety 22. Personal protective Equipment 23. Managing Contractors 24. Working at Heights 25. Safe Systems of Work 26. Electrical Safety 27. Gas Safety 28. Stress Management 29. Violence at Work 30. Vulnerable Workers 31. Working Remotely/At Home 32. Fire Safety in the Workplace 33. Training for Health and Safety 34. Miscellaneous Topics

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Risk Assessments: Questions and Answers covers the latest legislation and aims to provide the necessary guidance to assess risk effectively.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Legal framework 3: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 4: Undertaking risk assessments 5: Control of substances hazardous to health and dangerous explosive substances 6: Manual handling 7: Noise 8: Display screen equipment 9: Work equipment and work practices 10: Persons with special needs 11: Personal protective equipment 12: First aid 13: Work-related upper limb disorders 14: Fire safety 15: Design risk assessments (CDM)

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Book SynopsisThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. They bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up their 48 member unions. The TUC support unions to grow and thrive, and they stand up for everyone who works for a living.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Chapter - 01: Safeguarding Mental Health; Chapter - 02: Redressing Stress; Chapter - 03: Bullying at the Workplace and Beyond; Chapter - 04: Suicide; Section - TWO: Physical Health; Chapter - 05: Occupational Cancers and Hazardous & Dangerous Substances; Chapter - 06: Musculoskeletal Disorders; Chapter - 07: Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Adjustments; Chapter - 08: Physical Health for an Ageing Workforce; Chapter - 09: Working Time; Chapter - 10: Night and Shift Work; Chapter - 11: Physical Wellbeing and Health Initiatives; Chapter - 12: Access to Occupational Health Advice; Section - THREE: Health and Wellbeing for Specific Groups; Chapter - 13: New Ways of Working; Chapter - 14: Young or Inexperienced workers and apprentices; Chapter - 15: Accommodating Specific Conditions; Chapter - 16: Migrant Workers; Chapter - 17: Violence and Abuse; Chapter - 18: Gender and Transgender Issues; Section - FOUR: Legal Rights and Expectations; Chapter - 19: Realising Your Rights

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Book SynopsisSafety-critical systems are found in almost every sector of industry. Faults in these systems will result in a breach of safe operating conditions and exposure to the possible risk of major loss of life or catastrophic damage to plant, equipment or the environment. An understanding of the basis for the functioning of these systems is therefore vital to all involved in their operation. In particular, the interaction of the disciplines of software engineering, safety engineering, human factors and safety management is a total process whose entirety is not widely understood by those working in any of the individual fields. This book will redress that problem by providing an introduction to each constituent part with a cohesive structure and overview of the whole subject. It will be of interest to engineers, managers, students and anyone with responsibilities in these areas.Trade ReviewA very good textbook for the learner.Health and Safety at Work'Timely and exciting! The text is clear and avoids jargon and cliches.'OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, JULY '97' Written in clear simple language'Safety management ' I found the book highly resdable and well edited'' This book will form a useful addition to any human factors library'Trans IChemETable of ContentsPart One: Safety-critical Systems and Human Reliability; Introducing Safety-critical Systems, Causes of Human Error, Human Reliability Assessment - Methods and Techniques; Part Two: Human-Computer Interaction; Introduction to HCI in Safety-critical Systems; Human Factors in the Specification of Safety-critical Systems; Design of HCI; Training and Support in the Operational Context; Design for Abnormal Situations; Part Three: Socio-Technical Considerations; Socio-Technical Issues in the Development Life Cycle; Social Factors in Safety-critical Systems; Violations - Causes, Costs and Cures; Learning from Incidents at Work; The Treatment of Human Factors in Safety Cases; Appendix: Standards and Legislation

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Book SynopsisAndrew Furness and Martin Muckett give an introduction to all areas of fire safety management, including the legal framework, causes and prevention of fire and explosions, fire protection measures, fire risk assessment, and fire investigation. Fire safety is not treated as an isolated area but linked into an effective health and safety management system.Introduction to Fire Safety Management has been developed for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and is also suitable for other NVQ level 3 and 4 fire safety courses. The text is highly illustrated in full colour, easy to read and supported by checklists, report forms and record sheets. This practical approach makes the book a valuable reference for health and safety professionals, fire officers, facility managers, safety reps, managers, supervisors and HR personnel in companies, as well as fire safety engineers, architects, constrTrade Review"a first-class introduction ... the market leader in the principle and practice of fire management ... highly recommended for its coverage, quality of writing, and ease of understanding."- Review in SAFETY & HEALTH PRACTITIONER, July 2008“straightforward, with easy-to-follow arguments and advice ... I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all who have a responsibility for ensuring the safety of others from fire.”- Review in HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK MAGAZINE, August 2008Table of ContentsChapter 1 Fire Safety Foundations; Chapter 2 Safety Policy; Chapter 3 Organising for Safety; Chapter 4 Safety Culture; Chapter 5 Principles of Risk Assessment; Chapter 6 General Principles of Control; Chapter 7 Principles of Fire and Explosion; Chapter 8 Causes and Prevention of Fire; Chapter 9 Fire Protection in Buildings; Chapter 10 Safety of People in the Event of a Fire; Chapter 11 Monitoring, Auditing and Reviewing fire Safety Systems; Chapter 12 Reactive Monitoring – Reporting, Recording and Investigation; Chapter 13 Environmental Impact of Fire; Chapter 14 Fire Risk Assessment; Chapter 15 Summary of Key Legal Requirements;

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Book SynopsisA reference of health and safety legislation for managers and a study aid for studentsUnder UK legislation it's mandatory for businesses with 5 or more employees to have a health and safety policy and a member of staff dedicated to these issues. This concise guide clearly explains how to adhere to the policy in practical terms. Its bulleted format makes it ideal as a quick reference for managers as well as a study aid for students.Trade Review"This book gives quick referance to both employers and employees to what needs to be covered in the most common health and safety situations." (Amazon.co.uk customer review of 2nd edn)"This is a great book for Health and Safety students. Clear, concise and easy to follow, yet still covering h&S concepts and legislation in sufficient depth [...] Ideal for those sitting NEBOSH certificate and for background information for the Diploma. I found it a great asset during my studies and would strongly recommend it." (Amazon.co.uk customer review of 2nd edn)Table of ContentsPart 1 Law: Legal processes; Health and safety laws. Part 2 Management: Management responsibilities; Human resources; Workplace safety; Information and advice; Accidents. Part 3 Occupational health: The body; Health at work; Health protection. Part 4 Safety technology: Chemicals; Noise and hearing protection; Work equipment; Construction; Manual handling; Mechanical handling; Safe use of electricity; Fire; Environment. Abbreviations; List of statutes; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 repeal the CDM Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996; containing all the legal duties regarding the design and management of a construction project and the safe operating standards expected on a construction site. CDM 2007: Questions and Answers by Pat Perry is a pragmatic, common-sense approach to interpreting the many queries which will inevitably arise from the new Regulations, no matter how simplified they purport to be. The author details practical solutions to a wide range of legal compliance issues and explores answers which go beyond the rather limited information contained in the Approved Code of Practice which supports the Regulations. The various duty holders, project stages and safety issues are dealt with in different chapters and the book can be used for detailed reference or for a quick refresher oTable of ContentsChapter 1 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 – The Regulations Explained; Chapter 2 Health and Safety Legislation; Chapter 3 Risk Assessments; Chapter 4 The Client; Chapter 5 The CDM Co-ordinator; Chapter 6 Designers; Chapter 7 The Principal Contractor; Chapter 8 Contractors; Chapter 9 Design Risk Assessments; Chapter 10 The Pre-Construction Information Pack; Chapter 11 The Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan; Chapter 12 Competency of Duty Holders; Chapter 13 The Health and Safety File; Chapter 14 Workplace Facilities; Chapter 15 Management of Health and Safety on Construction Projects; Chapter 16 Accident and Incident Management; Chapter 17 Site Welfare Facilities; Chapter 18 Asbestos; Chapter 19 Safe Places of Work; Chapter 20 Vehicles and Transport; Chapter 21 Excavations and Demolitions; Chapter 22 Energy Distribution Systems; Chapter 23 Safe Systems of Work; Chapter 24 Working at Heights; Chapter 25 Electrical Safety; Chapter 26 Hazardous Substances; Chapter 27 Personal Protective Equipment; Chapter 28 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment; Chapter 29 Manual Handling; Chapter 30 Fire Safety; Chapter 31 Noise; Chapter 32 Training in Health and Safety;

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Book SynopsisHilgert finds that the protection of the right to refuse unsafe work, as constituted under international labor standards, is a failure and calls for a reexamination of worker health and safety policy from the ground up.Trade ReviewHazard or Hardship uncovers an important path-not-taken in the world of workplace health and safety standards.... It speaks to an important set of issues in a resolute voice. It has influenced my own understanding of health-and-safety regulation, and I believe it will be similarly helpful for other scholars of domestic and global labor standards. -- Tim Bartley * Social Forces *This book charts an important but hitherto neglected aspect of social protection in the field of occupational health and safety—the right of workers to refuse unsafe work. The right to refuse unsafe work should be inalienable in societies that respect and value their citizens, and it should be defined and institutionally facilitated so it can be exercised in a meaningful way.... This is a valuable book. -- Michael Quinlan * British Journal of Industrial Relations *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Commodified Workers and the International Response1. Human Rights and the Struggle to Define Hazards2. Theoretical Perspectives on Individual Employment Rights3. The Right to Refuse in International Labor Law4. How Effective Are Convention 155 Refusal Rights?5. Ideological Origins of the Global Framework6. Negotiating "Safe" Rights versus Seeking Social JusticeConclusion: The Future of Labor Rights in the Working EnvironmentNotes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe Rent of Form: Architecture and Labor in the Digital Age was first published in a different form in the original Portuguese as Arquitetura na era digital-financeira: desenho, canteiro e renda da forma (Saao Paolo, Brazil: Editora 34 Ltdsa., 2012).Trade Review"In this story, all is extraction, and the construction site is like a mine for the primary accumulation of symbolic capital. Form becomes function not in any useful way, but as a locus of value, forcing signifier and signified together through the raw power of the command: measure this and make this, in this way."—Reinhold Martin, from the Foreword"This timely translation of Pedro Fiori Arantes’s book into English explores the political and aesthetic dilemmas of contemporary architecture practice and theory from an opportune viewpoint. Firstly, it speaks from the South of the globalized world by entering and leaving conventional Western discourses. Secondly, it stems out of a little-known yet commanding line of historical-materialist criticism of architecture shaped up in Brazil since the 1970s, especially at the University of São Paulo. The Rent of Form sheds light onto obscured aspects of architectural production as well as onto the challenges that continue to tie it to unequal economic and social practices."—Zeuler Lima, Washington University in St. LouisTable of ContentsIntroduction · Stars of ExceptionChapter 1 · The Forms of RentChapter 2 · Programmed DesignChapter 3 · One to One: Full Scale Construction SiteConclusion -The New FrontierDistribution of MedalsThe End of the Era of Excesses?The Green WaveAnnexe Architecture in ReviewBibliographic References

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Book Synopsis"The Rent of Form: Architecture and Labor in the Digital Age was first published in a different form in the original Portuguese as Arquitetura na era digital-financeira: desenho, canteiro e renda da forma (Saao Paolo, Brazil: Editora 34 Ltdsa., 2012)".Trade Review"In this story, all is extraction, and the construction site is like a mine for the primary accumulation of symbolic capital. Form becomes function not in any useful way, but as a locus of value, forcing signifier and signified together through the raw power of the command: measure this and make this, in this way."—Reinhold Martin, from the Foreword"This timely translation of Pedro Fiori Arantes’s book into English explores the political and aesthetic dilemmas of contemporary architecture practice and theory from an opportune viewpoint. Firstly, it speaks from the South of the globalized world by entering and leaving conventional Western discourses. Secondly, it stems out of a little-known yet commanding line of historical-materialist criticism of architecture shaped up in Brazil since the 1970s, especially at the University of São Paulo. The Rent of Form sheds light onto obscured aspects of architectural production as well as onto the challenges that continue to tie it to unequal economic and social practices."—Zeuler Lima, Washington University in St. LouisTable of ContentsIntroduction · Stars of ExceptionChapter 1 · The Forms of RentChapter 2 · Programmed DesignChapter 3 · One to One: Full Scale Construction SiteConclusion -The New FrontierDistribution of MedalsThe End of the Era of Excesses?The Green WaveAnnexe Architecture in ReviewBibliographic References

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Book SynopsisRegulating Workplace Risks is a study of regulatory inspection of occupational health and safety (OHS) and its management in five countries – Australia, Canada (Québec), France, Sweden and the UK – during a time of major change.Trade Review'State of the art research into the state of the art of occupational health and safety management and inspection. Its authors provide a warts and all assessment of the possibilities and limits of regulating health and safety in an increasingly challenging environment. A must read for anyone concerned about improving workplace health and safety in the new world of work.' --Eric Tucker, York University, Canada'This book, long in gestation, provides a profound analysis of the challenge to labour inspection of regulating OHS through a focus on management systems. Its detailed analysis of 5 disparate countries is a treasure trove of research, providing a rich opportunity for learning across jurisdictions. It provides a masterly dissection of the increasingly complex, competitive and pared down context of globalisation and then challenges it. Recording some successes, but more shortcomings, it is food for deep reflection by inspectorates and politicians internationally.' --Andrew Hale, Hastam, UK and Emeritus Professor, Delft University, The Netherlands'Despite the complaints of neo-liberal ideologists about the ''burden on business'' this book argues that there is no justification for reduced regulation and regulatory surveillance of health and safety at work. Drawing on analyses of the role played by labour inspection in Australia, Sweden, Canada, France and the UK, the authors provide a timely examination of the contemporary organisational and other challenges it faces with particular reference to the inadequacy of self regulation and the rise of systematic occupational health and safety management.' --Theo Nichols, Cardiff University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Regulatory Inspection and the Management of Occupational Health and Safety: International Perspectives 1. Introduction: Inspecting Health and Safety Management and the Consequences of Restructuring in the Modern World of Work 2. Regulation of Health and Safety Management: A Developmental Perspective 3. The Development of Regulatory Inspection of Health and Safety at Work Part II: National Experiences 4. The Shift to Occupational Health and Safety Process Standards in Australia 5. Inspecting Occupational Health and Safety Process Standards in Australia 6. The Regulation of Systematic Work Environment Management in Sweden – Higher Ambitions in a Weaker Swedish Work Environment System 7. Implementing Systematic Work Environment Management in Sweden – Interpretation by SWEA and Supervision by its Labour Inspectors 8. Regulating Health and Safety Management, the Changing World of Work and Public Policy in the UK 9. Inspection of Health and Safety Management in the UK: Current Realities 10. The Québec Mandatory OHS ‘Prevention Programme’ 11. Occupational Cancer in France: A Challenge for OHS Management Part III: The Implications of Change 12. Regulatory Inspection and the Impact of Requirements for Systematic OHS Management in Five Countries 13. Conclusions: Ways of Understanding Regulatory Inspection of OHS Management in the Modern World of Work References Index

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Book SynopsisElectrical Safety-Related Work Practices is a complete training package that describes 29 CFR 1910.331-.335, OSHA's Electrical Safety-Related Practices Standard, and outlines the requirements for training employees exposed to electrical hazards. The program presents a thorough overview of electrical safety as it applies to the standard. Topics covered include electrical accidents, qualified and unqualified persons, employee training, work practices covered by the standard, protective equipment, and protective shields and barriers. A complete implementation plan, standard checklists, a summary of the standard, and a copy of OSHA's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Safety are provided in addition to a sample employee training booklet. Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices is the perfect training tool for risk managers, safety managers, line production supervisors, engineers, and maintenance workers affected by this OSHA standard.This complete training package contains implemeTable of ContentsIntroduction. Standard Summary, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.339. Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Program. Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Standard Checklist. Training Form for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices. Qualified Person Checklist. Training Agenda for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices. Electrical Lockout and Tagging Checksheet. Electrical Protective Equipment Inspection Form. Federal Register, 8-6-90, Final Rule, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.339, Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices. An Illustrated Guide to Electrical Safety, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 3073

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Book SynopsisThis book is a leadership guide to the effective implementation of the ISO 45001:2018 standard. It takes the high-level leadership and top management principles put forward in ISO 45001 and develops them into a comprehensive discourse on how, at the very top of any organization, large or small, leaders can drive the occupational health and safety (OH&S) agenda and ensure the effective implementation of the OH&S management systems. While the standard sets out expectations for top management, this book provides a clear explanation of the OH&S roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities between those who direct the organization and drive it towards achieving its strategic aims and those who lead the day-to-day operations. It puts forward a purposeful, easy-to-follow, and effective system for the implementation of ISO 45001 whilst also, and more importantly, maximizing the value proposition of such a global standard, regardless of industry. The book is written for tTable of Contents1. Effective health and safety governance and leadership 2. Value creation through high reliability 3. The model for effective health and safety governance and ;eadership: The health and safety role of the board 4. Health and safety in strategic and business planning 5. Policy setting: setting the "Tone from the Top" 6. Setting the plan, targets, and ensuring integration with the business plans and creating ingredients for success 7. Stewardship for implementation of the health and safety plan 8. Ensuring effectiveness, performance oversight, and continual improvement 9. Training and implementation 10. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisAt the core of The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership are eight beliefs about human nature that are common to leaders who successfully communicate that safety is important while meeting business results. Using stories and business language the book explains how to create and recover important stakeholder relationships by setting priorities and taking action based on these beliefs.The beliefs are based on the authorâs 25 years of experience supporting operational and safety leaders with successful and unsuccessful change efforts in pharmaceutical, nuclear, mining, manufacturing and power generation. The author also offers compelling evidence from many social and scientific disciplines that support the conclusion that satisfying our need for relationship is a major motivator. The Five Orientations Model offers a perspective on solving complex problems when confronted with multiple demands. The book provides managers and supervisors with the motTrade Review"The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership fills in the missing link in the increasingly important concept of "safety culture" by showing with personal experiences and review of research how important the face-to-face relationship of openness and trust is in the whole safety field. This book shows how open communication, trust, psychological safety, all hinge on the personal relationship across all levels of the hierarchy and within the working team. Personal relationships are critical in all the high hazard industries and are central to patient safety in our health care system. This book should be the foundation of the training of all safety workers, managers, and leaders." — Edgar H. Schein, Professor Emeritus MIT Sloan School of Management, author with Peter Schein of Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationship, Openness, and Trust (2018)"Thank you, Rosa, for so eloquently reminding us that managing the safety of people is not the same as managing the safety of the systems they operate. You have produced a readable, concrete guide that helps us understand how to build and nourish the relationships that are foundational to the success of safety leadership." — Professor Sidney Dekker, Safety Science Innovation Lab, Griffith University, Brisbane Australia"For too many years, safety management has put nearly all of its effort into attempts to control and/or "fix" employee behavior. As a result, many companies are drowning under a sea of rules, cardinal rules, over complicated procedures and high-dollar behavior modification schemes. The result is a prohibitively expensive and overly complex workplace where getting anything done, including safety, is far too difficult. Worse, serious incidents and fatalities are actually on the rise in many countries, including the US. In The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership Ms. Carrillo has given us a far more productive and sustainable path forward; one that views employees as resources rather than liabilities. Using real life stories and examples Ms. Carrillo makes the case that it’s not our workers that need fixing; it’s our antiquated command and control approaches to leadership. She intelligently and convincingly argues that, rather than piling more and more controls on our workforce, we are better served by building relationships and partnerships with our workers that drive organizational excellence. As Ms. Carrillo states in her Eight Beliefs of Relationship Leadership' "people are able and willing to contribute to the success of the enterprise." I can attest from personal experience to the truth of this statement and I think Ms. Carrillo’s provocative new book will convince you as well. Although her book is aimed at safety leadership, her compelling lessons on the importance of building worker relationships, based on trust and respect, are universal. Smart companies increasingly realize that employees aren’t a problem to be controlled but a willing resource for solutions and continuous improvement. Anyone interested in the benefits of an engaged workforce committed to driving organizational excellence will greatly benefit from reading this book." — Jim Loud CSP MS MPH, Independent consultant and author with 40 years of corporate management experience with large commercial nuclear power utilities and Los Alamos National Laboratory"I have been following Rosa’s work for 15 years. As a researcher, I appreciate her ability to interweave science and practical experiences to articulate the meaning and value of Relationship. This element is at the core of employee engagement and leadership, but seldom discussed or mentioned. Thank you Rosa for your incredible insights that enlighten us and your courage to speak up. For leaders who are genuinely interested in the safety and wellbeing of their employees, I humbly urge you to study this book and be ready for the introspective journey it will lead you through." — Mei-Li Lin, PhD, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Solutions and Partnership, DEKRA"Trained engineers aren’t typically enthusiastic about ‘feely’ stuff like relations, but here I am proving otherwise. This book barely uses the term, safety culture, (well done!). The advice here will do more to positively influence your organisation's culture than any assessment, metric or culture program can do. Culture is something that emerges when people interact over time. Influence the relationships, influence the culture! It is great to read Rosa’s work and its applications. Merely sitting down and reflecting on the eight beliefs of Relationship Centered Leadership is immensely powerful and giving!" — Carsten Busch, mindtherisk.com, author of Safety Myth 101Table of Contents1 Making the Case for Relationship Centered Safety Leadership 2 Review of Relationship Based Research 3 Eight Beliefs and Principles of Relationship-Centered Leadership 4 Trust: Recovering, Creating and Holding On 5 Problem Solving in a Relational World 6 Unification 7 Penetration 8 Resolution 9 Enactment 10 Perseverance 11 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisManaging Disaster Risks to Cultural Heritage presents case studies from different regions in the world and establishes a framework for understanding, identifying, and analysing disaster risks to immovable cultural heritage. Featuring contributions from academics and practitioners from around the globe, the book presents a comprehensive view of the scholarship relating to cultural heritage, disaster risk preparedness, and post-disaster recovery. Particular attention is given to the complex and dynamic nature of disaster risks and how they evolve during different phases of a catastrophic event, especially as hazards can create secondary effects that have greater impacts on cultural heritage, infrastructure, and economy. Arguing that risk preparedness and mitigation have historically been secondary to reactive emergency and first aid response, the book demonstrates that preparedness plans based on sound risk assessments can prevent hazards from becoming disasters. EmphaTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Understanding Risks to Cultural Heritage: Are Disasters Natural?; 2. Disasters and Heritage Loss; 3. Stability of Cultural Information in Unstable Environments: Data Management for Digital Preservation of Immovable Cultural Heritage against Natural Hazards; 4. Disaster Risk Assessment Strategies for Cultural Heritage; 5. From Risk Reduction to Risk Adaptation: Protecting the Past for the Future; 6. Remote Sensing and Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage; 7. Can Our Past Save Our Future? Traditional Knowledge and Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage; 8. Emergency Response to Cultural Heritage; 9. Cultural Heritage Recovery and Reconstruction; 10. Surviving Disasters: Traditional Disaster-Resilient Designs in Japan;11. A Case Study from the World Heritage Site of the Tabriz Historic Bazaar and Fire Management, Iran; 12. Winds, Rain and Thunder: Hurricanes, Community Support, and Preparedness at Teyuna-Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park, Colombia, a Case Study; 13. Counting the Cost: Architectural Heritage in Post-Quake Christchurch, 2010 – 2020; 14. A Multilevel Framework for Flood Risk Assessment of Cultural Heritage: A Case Study from Portugal; 15. Leveraging Digital Systems for Disaster Management at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bagan Archaeological Zone in Myanmar; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisOver two million people worldwide die every year due to work-related accidents and illness, which corresponds to over 6000 deaths every day (International Labour Organisation, 2020). Globally, there are about 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related injuries and illness each year (International Labour Organisation, 2020). Occupational health and safety is a major challenge for many organizations. Regardless of the size and nature of their business, organizations should protect their people and provide a safe and healthy working environment. They should identify the potential health and safety risks present in their workplace and take appropriate action to keep their workers free from harm. Occupational safety focuses on potential safety hazards that can cause injury. Occupational health, on the other hand, looks at potential health issues such as occupational medicine, occupational hygiene, and primary health care, including the wellbeing of Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – What is ISO 45001? Chapter 3 - Terms and Definitions Chapter 4 - Context of the Organisation Chapter 5 – Leadership and worker participation Chapter 6: Planning Chapter 7 – Support Chapter 8 – Operation Chapter 9 – Performance evaluation Chapter 10 – Improvement

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Book SynopsisSafety Management Systems in Aviation presents the quality management underpinnings of SMS. The four components that must be designed into proactive safety are: Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion.Including coverage on the cultures of regulatory organizations and expanded coverage on culture assessment, the book considers the nexus between cultural maturity and safety management performance. This third edition features new coverage of international requirements and implications for harmonization across international boundaries. In addition, the book includes new chapters and sections, examples, a hypothetical airline-oriented safety scenario, and case studies to enhance and reinforce student understanding.The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate aviation students taking Safety Management and Aviation Safety courses. It also functions as a valuable reference tool for SMS practitioners.Table of ContentsPrologue – Quest Airlines Chapter 1 Introduction to SMS Chapter 2 History and Evolution of Safety Chapter 3 Safety CultureChapter 4 Principles of Quality Management Chapter 5 Accident Investigation and SMS Chapter 6 Hazards Chapter 7 Risks Chapter 8 Controls Chapter 9 Taxonomies Chapter 10 Process-Based Safety Risk Management / Safety Assurance Chapter 11 Managing the SMS Chapter 12 Tools and Analysis Methods Chapter 13 SMS Effectiveness Chapter 14 Concluding Thoughts on the Future of SMSEpilogue – Quest Airlines

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Professional Ethics for the Construction Industry empowers a new generation of built environment professionals to navigate the ethical challenges confronting them at every stage of a project, from the initial bid to its completion and beyond. Authored by a pair of veteran educators and industry professionals, this textbook introduces ethical dilemmas aspiring construction professionals will face on the jobâand the critical thinking skills to reason their way out of them.Written to meet curriculum requirements for all levels of construction education, this book explores ethics specific to the construction industry, illustrated by detailed and realistic case studies. All-new chapters on privacy, cutting-edge technologies, and pandemic-era worker protections complement chapters on perennial ethical issues surrounding the environment, client relationships, and more. Features include: Completely revised and updated to reflect changes in coTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Codes of Conduct, Compliance, and Reporting. 3. Contract Procurement. 4. Construction Contracts and Purchase Agreements. 5. Documentation and Recordkeeping. 6. Project Execution. 7. Discrimination and Harassment. 8. Client Relations. 9. Ethics and the Environment. 10. International Construction. 11. Technology and Digital Information. 12. Construction during Crisis.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of the well-regarded Multiple Choice Questions and Revision Aid in Occupational Medicine continues as a comprehensive revision and study resource for those preparing for professional examinations in occupational health, occupational medicine and occupational health & safety. The content has been extensively revised and updated to cover relevant and current issues. There are three sections organized by question type MCQ, MEQ, and OSPE. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer along with a brief justification explanation. The subject topics cover typical occupational health/medicine syllabuses associated with professional examinations including the use of the best of many' MCQ format. The book is essential reading for medical and non-medical practitioners studying for these examinations and will also be useful to those already in the multi-disciplinary field or those intending to enter it.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). 2. Modified Essay Questions (MEQs). 3. Observed Structured Practical Examination Questions (OSPEs). 4. AnswersIndex

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