Physical hazard control
Spellman, Frank R.
Physical hazard control preventing injuries in the workplace / [electronic resource] : Frank R. Spellman and Revonna M. Bieber. - Lanham : Government Institutes, 2011. - viii, 151 p. : col. ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The book explains the proper controls for many types of physical hazards, including layout and building design, safeguarding of machinery, confined space entry, noise, radiation, ergonomics, electricity, thermal stressors, hand tools, woodworking, welding, machining, mobile equipment, materials handling, and workplace violence. Discussions of engineering controls, administrative controls (including safe work practices), and the use of personal protective equipment are supplemented with real-world examples and solutions. This book presents an up-to-date, practical guide focusing on a variety of physical hazards and controls. It is an informative text for students, a quick reference for safety professionals, a refresher for those preparing for certification, and a practical guide for those who need information on how to control physical hazards in their own places of work"--
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Industrial safety.
Electronic books.
T55 / .S6447 2011eb
363.11
Physical hazard control preventing injuries in the workplace / [electronic resource] : Frank R. Spellman and Revonna M. Bieber. - Lanham : Government Institutes, 2011. - viii, 151 p. : col. ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The book explains the proper controls for many types of physical hazards, including layout and building design, safeguarding of machinery, confined space entry, noise, radiation, ergonomics, electricity, thermal stressors, hand tools, woodworking, welding, machining, mobile equipment, materials handling, and workplace violence. Discussions of engineering controls, administrative controls (including safe work practices), and the use of personal protective equipment are supplemented with real-world examples and solutions. This book presents an up-to-date, practical guide focusing on a variety of physical hazards and controls. It is an informative text for students, a quick reference for safety professionals, a refresher for those preparing for certification, and a practical guide for those who need information on how to control physical hazards in their own places of work"--
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Industrial safety.
Electronic books.
T55 / .S6447 2011eb
363.11