Safety and Environmental Management

by Frank R. Spellman

Overview

What 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598887709
Publisher:	Bernan Press
Publication date:	09/29/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Frank R. Spellman is the author or co-author of more than 110 books on safety, occupational health, and natural and environmental sciences. He has 45 years of experience in safety and health and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice, a variety of law firms, and a number of non-governmental organizations on environmental issues and health-related matters. He is formerly an assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1Setting 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 2Management 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 3Safety and Environmental Management Terminology
Introduction
Terminology
Thought-Provoking Questions
References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 4Accident 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 5Hazard 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 6Emergency 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 7Fire & 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 8Lockout/Tagout
Introduction
Lockout/Tagout Key Definitions
Lockout/Tagout Program (A Sample)
Thought-Provoking Questions
References and Recommended Readying

Chapter 9Confined 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 10Personal 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 11Respiratory Protection
Introduction
Written Respiratory Protection Program (A Sample)
Respiratory Program Evaluation
Sample Evaluation Checklist
Thought-Provoking Questions
References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 12Hearing Safety
Introduction
OSHA Requirements
Occupational Noise Exposure
Hearing Conservation: The Written Program
Thought-Provoking Questions
References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 13Electrical Safety
Introduction
Control of Electrical Hazards
Thought-Provoking Questions
References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 14Ergonomics
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 15Machine 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 16Workplace 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 17Safety 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