Safety and Health for Engineers / Edition 3

by Roger L. Brauer

Overview

Safety and Health for Engineers addresses the fundamentals of safety, the legal aspects, hazard recognition, the human element of safety, and techniques for managing safety in engineering decisions. The book provides you with a broad range of topics and examples, as well as detailed references to information and standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118959459
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	05/16/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Roger L. Brauer, Ph.D., P.E., was the first Recipient of the Roger Brauer Lifetime Achievement Award from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. He is a fellow in the American Society of Safety Engineers and the 68^th Inductee in the Safety and Health Hall of Fame International. Dr. Brauer was selected as Distinguished Alumnus of Valparaiso University and was an adjunct professor of safety engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 20 years He was also Executive Director of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for 15 years and led national accreditation of safety degrees in the United States. He served on boards of directors for several professional organizations and holds two patents.

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Table of Contents

The Importance of Safety and Health For Engineers.
Safety and Health Professions.
Fundamental Concepts and Terms.
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
Federal Agencies, Laws and Regulations.
Other Laws, Regulations, Standards and Codes.
Workers' Compensation.
Products Liability.
Record Keeping and Reporting.
HAZARDS AND THEIR CONTROL.
General Principles of Hazard Control.
Mechanics and Structures.
Walking and Working Surfaces.
Electrical Safety.
Tools and Machines.
Transportation Safety.
Materials Handling.
Fire Protection and Prevention.
Explosions and Explosives.
Heat and Cold.
Pressure.
Visual Environment.
Non-Ionizing Radiation.
Ionizing Radiation.
Noise and Vibration.
Chemicals.
Ventilation.
Biohazards.
Hazardous Waste.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Emergencies.
Facility Planning and Design.
THE HUMAN ELEMENT.
Human Behavior and Performance in Safety.
Procedures, Rules and Training.
Ergonomics.
MANAGING SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Fundamentals of Safety Management.
Risk Management and Assessment.
System Safety.
Safety Analyses and Management Information.
Safety Plans and Programs.
Appendices.
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"I recommend this book for all university libraries where engineering, of any type, is being taught." (E-STREAMS, June 2007)

"…Brauer has written a comprehensive guide that helps engineers reconcile safety and economic concerns using the latest cost-methods of insuring safety in all facets of their work…" (Journal of Hazardous Materials, September 1, 2006)

Editorial Reviews

For engineers, plant managers, industrial hygienists, safety and loss control professionals, as well as lawyers. Covers a broad range of basic topics without requiring high technical sophistication and provides examples and exercises (no solutions), review questions, and references to information sources and standards. Discusses all types of hazards, legal responsibilities, human behavior and limitations, and the analysis of equipment and processes for hazard identification. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"I recommend this book for all university libraries where engineering, of any type, is being taught." (E-STREAMS, June 2007)

"…Brauer has written a comprehensive guide that helps engineers reconcile safety and economic concerns using the latest cost-methods of insuring safety in all facets of their work…" (Journal of Hazardous Materials, September 1, 2006)

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