Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Fourth Edition
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-032-83607-2 (ISBN)
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For safety professionals navigating the complexities of safety practices daily, the search for a single-source guide covering diverse topics has been an ongoing quest. Now, in its fourth edition, Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide has expanded its scope, incorporating crucial new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, sustainability principles, and more, catering to the evolving needs of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) community.
This title is every safety professional’s indispensable, market-leading resource, empowering the reader to tackle challenges with confidence and expertise. Exploring core aspects of occupational safety, this book offers a wealth of knowledge, each chapter offering practical insights and actionable advice. The title goes beyond conventional boundaries, addressing emerging topics such as electrical safety, risk assessment, and sustainability principles in brand-new chapters.
A go-to guide for any practicing safety professional seeking a quick desk reference, a student supplementing their textbooks, or a candidate preparing for certification exams including ASP, CSP, OHST or CHST, it equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of occupational safety focusing on real-world applications and exam readiness.
W. David Yates was born in Morton, Mississippi, and lived most of his childhood in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He has earned a B.S. Degree in Health Care Services from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, an M.S.Degree in Hazardous Materials Management from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi, a PhD in Environmental Science from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi and J.D. (General Law) from Birmingham School of Law. Dr. Yates served ten years in the United States Navy as a Preventive Medicine Technician. He retired from the United States Army Reserves as an Environmental Science and Preventive Medicine Officer, having attained the rank of Colonel. In his civilian career, Dr. Yates has operated his own professional consulting firm, served as the Safety and Mission Assurance Manager for Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, the Corporate Safety Director for Bodine Services of the Midwest, Decatur, Illinois, and several Safety and Security Manager positions in mining and manufacturing. Currently he is the President and Owner of Southern Safety Solutions, LLC., a safety consulting firm located in Clanton, Alabama. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Dr. Yates is also a full time Faculty for Columbia Southern University in Environmental Management with an extensive knowledge and experience in hazardous materials management, safety programs management, indoor air quality, ventilation, noise, and industrial hygiene sampling and analysis.
Contents
Preface
About the Author
1.The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Exam
2. Legal Aspects of the Safety Profession
3. Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
4. Regulations
5. Math Review
6. Particulates and Gases
7. Toxicology
8. Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling
9. Ventilation
10. Noise and OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program
11. Biological Hazards
12. Fire Protection and Prevention
13. Thermal Stressors
14. Personal Protective Equipment
15. Statistics for the Safety Professionals
16. Electrical Safety
17. Mechanics
18. Hydrostatics and Hydraulics
19. Training
20. Engineering Economics
21. Management Theories
22. Accident Causation and Investigation Theories
23. Workers’ Compensation
24. Ergonomics
25. Construction Safety
26. Risk Assessment and Management
27. Hazardous Materials Management
28. Radiation Safety
29. Walking and Working Surfaces
30. Materials Handling and Storage
31. Site Safety Management Systems
32. Site Security
33. Sustainability and Sustainability Principles
34. Environmental Management
35. Prevention through Design (PtD)
36. Measuring Safety and Health Performance
37. Safety Program Auditing Techniques and Checklist
38. Management of Change (MoC)
39. Emergency Preparedness and Response
40. BCSP Code of Ethics
Appendix A: BCSP Supplied Equations
Appendix B: Conversions and Standards
Appendix C: OSHA Regional and Area Offices
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.3.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 74 Tables, black and white; 62 Line drawings, black and white; 79 Halftones, black and white; 141 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Technik ► Bauwesen |
| Wirtschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-032-83607-5 / 1032836075 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-032-83607-2 / 9781032836072 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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