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Book SynopsisWhat is required to make a workplace safe for employees and legally compliant with the Occupation Safety and Health Administration's regulations? Building on the success of the first two editions of Safety and Environmental Management, this updated and expanded third edition discusses the elements that should be included in any organization's safety plan, including sample plans to help guide managers in creating safety protocols for their own companies. In this book, author Frank Spellman covers the subjects of accident investigation, hazard communication, hazardous waste handling, confined space entry, fire and hot work safety, lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment, OSHA noise requirements, and more.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Setting the Stage Safety and Environmental Management Precepts What is a Safety and Environmental Manager? Safety and Environmental Management: A Closer Look Why a Generalist? Education and the Safety and Environmental Manager Major Accidents and Disastrous Regulatory Influence Legal Ramifications Recommended Training Program for Safety & Environmental Managers Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Managers The Three E’s Paradigms The Safety and Environmental Manager’s Duties The “S” in Safety Economics and Safety and Health Management Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 2 Management Aspects Introduction The Right Way Behavior-Based Models Benchmarking What Benchmarking Can Reveal Potential Results of Benchmarking Targets Benchmarking: The Process Benchmarking Steps The Total Quality Management (TQM) Paradigm Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 3 Safety and Environmental Management Terminology Introduction Terminology Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 4 Accident Investigation Introduction What is an Accident Investigation? The Accident Investigation Process Accident Investigations and the Safety Professional Accident Investigation: The Reality Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 5 Hazard Communication and Hazardous Waste A Failure to Communicate Better Communication for Worker Safety & Health Benefits of HazCom with GHS Phase-In Period for the Hazard Communication Standard Major Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Classification Label Chances under the Revised HCS SDS Changes under the Revised HCS HazCom and the Occupational Safety and Health Professional Definition of HazCom Terms HazCom Audit Items Hazardous Waste Handling America: A Throwaway Society What is a Hazardous Substance? Hazardous Material Hazardous Substances Extremely Hazardous Substances Toxic Chemicals Hazardous Wastes Hazardous Chemical RCRA’s Definition of a Hazardous Substance What is a Hazardous Waste? EPA List of Hazardous Wastes Where Do Hazardous Wastes come from? Why are we concerned about Hazardous Wastes? Hazardous Waste Legislation Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) CERCLA OSHA Hazardous Waste Safety Program Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 6 Emergency Response and Workplace Security OSHA and Emergency Response Emergency Response Plan Typical Content of an Emergency Response Plant Workplace Safety What not to do: Judging by Appearance What to do: The Threat Assessment Team Hazard Assessment Workplace Security Analysis Workplace Survey What to Implement: Hazard Control and Prevention Security Equipment Work Practice Controls and Practices Don’t be a Stranger Prevent Random Acts of Violence Protection from Theft Protection of Equipment and Data Protection from Harm Safety for all Concerned Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 7 Fire & Hotwork Safety Introduction Fire Safety Fire Prevention & Control Fire Protection Using Fire Extinguishers Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids Miscellaneous Fire Prevention Measures Hot Work Permit Procedure Hot Work Permit Program (A Sample) Fire Watch Requirements Welding Safety Program General Welding Safety PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other Protection Ventilation and Health Protection Arc Welding Safety Cutting Safety Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 8 Lockout/Tagout Introduction Lockout/Tagout Key Definitions Lockout/Tagout Program (A Sample) Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Readying Chapter 9 Confined Space Safety Introduction OSHA’s Confined Space Entry Program Confined Space Entry: Definitions Evaluating the Workplace Permit-Required Confined Space Written Program Permit-Required Confined Space Entry: Requirements Pre-Entry Requirements Permit System Permit Requirements Confined Space Training Training Requirements for Confined Space Entry Workplace Confined Space Training Program Confined Space Certification Exam (A Sample) Assignment of On-Site Personnel Duties of Authorized Entrants Duties of Attendants Duties of Entry Supervisors Confined Space Rescue Rescue Services Rescue Service Provided by Outside Contractors Non-Entry Rescue Alternative Protection Methods “Hierarchy” of Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Procedures for Atmospheric Testing Texting Procedures Air Monitoring and OSHA Other OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Audit Items Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Introduction OSHA’s PPE Standard OSHA’s PPE Requirements Hazard Assessment PPE Training Requirements PPE: The Bottom Line Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 11 Respiratory Protection Introduction Written Respiratory Protection Program (A Sample) Respiratory Program Evaluation Sample Evaluation Checklist Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 12 Hearing Safety Introduction OSHA Requirements Occupational Noise Exposure Hearing Conservation: The Written Program Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 13 Electrical Safety Introduction Control of Electrical Hazards Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 14 Ergonomics Introduction Elements of Ergonomics Program Hazard Identification Hazard Prevention and Control Management Commitment & Employee Participation Medical Management Program Evaluation Training Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 15 Machine Guarding Introduction Basics of Safeguarding Machines Safeguarding Defined Types of Machine Safeguards Mechanical Hazards: Motions and Actions Common Safeguarding Methods Guards Devices Feeding and Ejection Methods Safeguarding by Location/Distance Miscellaneous Safeguarding Accessories Safe Work Practices Machine Hazard Warnings Employee Clothing and Jewelry Lockout/Tagout Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 16 Workplace Environmental Concerns Introduction What is Industrial Hygiene? Industrial Hygiene: Stressors Industrial Hygiene: Areas of Concern Industrial Toxicology Industrial Health Hazards Environmental Controls Engineering Controls Ventilation Concepts of Ventilation Local Exhaust Ventilation General and Dilution Ventilation Industrial Noise Controls Engineering Control for Industrial Noise Industrial Vibration Control Administrative Controls Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Indoor Air Quality Legionnaire’s Disease Sick Building Syndrome Indoor Air Pollution Common Indoor Air Pollutants in the Home Radon Environmental Tobacco Smoke Biological Contaminants Combustion By-products Household Products Pesticides Asbestos in the Home Why is IAQ Important to Workplace Owners? Worker Symptoms Associated with Poor Air Quality Building Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality Types of Workplace Air Pollutants Sources of Workplace Air Pollutants Indoor Air Contaminant Transport Indoor Air Dispersion Parameters Parameters Common Airflow Pathways Major IAQ Contaminants Asbestos Exposure Formaldehyde (HCHO) Exposure Lead Exposure Mold Control A Cottage Industry is Born Fall Protection Fall Protection: Defining the Problem Physical Factors at Work in a Fall Slips: Falls on the Same Level Trips: Falls on the Same Level Stair Falls: Falls on One or More Levels Elevated Falls: Falls from one Level to Another Fall Protection Measures Scaffold Safety Program Thermal Stress Thermal Comfort The Body’s Response to Heat Heat Disorders and Health Effects Cold Hazards Windchill Factor Office Safety Implementation of an Office Safety Program Emergency Plan Lighting and Eye Hazards Hazard Communication Office Equipment Bloodborne Pathogens Security Ergonomics Safety Outside the Office Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 17 Safety and Health Training Introduction Written Training Program Indentifying Training Needs Formulating Program Goals and Objectives Course Description Selecting Training Methods and Techniques Conducting Training Sessions Evaluating the Training Program Recordkeeping Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading
