Physical hazards of the workplace
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Physical hazards of the workplace
（Occupational safety and health guide series）
Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, c2018
2nd ed
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The recognition and control of hazards in the work environment are the cornerstone of every company's safety and health plan. Every workplace contains dangers, especially those devoted to technology, machinery, and potentially hazardous material. This book provides you with the information you need to understand the regulations that provide for facility safety and their successful implementation for profitable management of any business.
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Explores both occupational and environmental hazards
Describes the workplace threats from machines, confined spaces, chemicals, personnel, cumulative trauma, environmental issues, electricity, noise, fire and explosion, and the risk of falling
Provides measures to protect the eyes, the head, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and more
Details common fire protection countermeasures from an experienced firefighter and fire instructor
Addresses ladders, scaffolding and OSHA fall protection standards
Includes sections on PPE, laser safety, and forklifts
Table of Contents
Systematically Managing Hazards in the Workplace. Ergonomics. Respiratory Hazards. Fire and Explosion Hazards. Confined Space Hazards. Electrical Hazards. Machine Guarding Hazards. Fall Hazards. Occupational Noise Hazards. Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP). Emergency and Disaster Response Hazards. Workplace Violence.
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