{"product_id":"safety-and-health-for-engineers-isbn-9781119802297","title":"Safety and Health for Engineers","description":"\u003cb\u003eSAFETY AND HEALTH FOR ENGINEERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive resource for making products, facilities, processes, and operations safe for workers, users, and the public \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsuring the health and safety of individuals in the workplace is vital on an interpersonal level but is also crucial to limiting the liability of companies in the event of an onsite injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 4,700 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2020, most frequently in transportation-related incidents. The same year, approximately 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers. According to the National Safety Council, the cost in lost wages, productivity, medical and administrative costs is close to 1.2 trillion dollars in the US alone. It is imperative—by law and ethics—for engineers and safety and health professionals to drive down these statistics by creating a safe workplace and safe products, as well as maintaining a safe environment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSafety and Health for Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e is considered the gold standard for engineers in all specialties, teaching an understanding of many components necessary to achieve safe workplaces, products, facilities, and methods to secure safety for workers, users, and the public. Each chapter offers information relevant to help safety professionals and engineers in the achievement of the first canon of professional ethics: to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The textbook examines the fundamentals of safety, legal aspects, hazard recognition and control, the human element, and techniques to manage safety decisions. In doing so, it covers the primary safety essentials necessary for certification examinations for practitioners.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers of the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eSafety and Health for Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdates to all chapters, informed by research and references gathered since the last publication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most up-to-date information on current policy, certifications, regulations, agency standards, and the impact of new technologies, such as wearable technology, automation in transportation, and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew international information, including U.S. and foreign standards agencies, professional societies, and other organizations worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded sections with real-world applications, exercises, and 164 case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn extensive list of references to help readers find more detail on chapter contents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA solution manual available to qualified instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSafety and Health for Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal textbook for courses in safety engineering around the world in undergraduate or graduate studies, or in professional development learning. It also is a useful reference for professionals in engineering, safety, health, and associated fields who are preparing for credentialing examinations in safety and health. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 INTRODUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND TERMS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 LEGAL ASPECTS OF SAFETY AND HEALTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 UNITED STATES LAWS, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL AND VOLUNTARY LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 PRODUCTS LIABILITY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3 HAZARDS AND THEIR CONTROL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HAZARD CONTROL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 MECHANICS AND STRUCTURES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 WALKING AND WORKING SRUFACES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 ELECTRICAL SAFETY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 TOOLS AND MACHINES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 TRANSPORTATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 MATERIALS HANDLING\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 EXPLOSIONS AND EXPLOSIVES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 HEAT AND COLD\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 PRESSURE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 VISUAL ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 NON-IONIZING RADIATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 IONIZING RADIATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 NOISE AND VIBRATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 CHEMICALS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 VENTILATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 BIOHAZARDS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 HAZARDOUS WASTE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 EMERGENCIES AND SECURITY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 FACILITY PLANNING, DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4 THE HUMAN ELEMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 PROCEDURES, RULES, AND TRAINING\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 ERGONOMICS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 5 MANAGING SAFETY AND HEALTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 RISK, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 SYSTEM SAFETY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 SAFETY AND HEALTH DATA, ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 SAFEY AND HEALTH PLANS AND PROGRAMS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger L. Brauer, Ph.D., P.E.,\u003c\/b\u003e 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 68th 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive resource for making products, facilities, processes, and operations safe for workers, users, and the public \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring the health and safety of individuals in the workplace is vital on an interpersonal level but is also crucial to limiting the liability of companies in the event of an onsite injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 4,700 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2020, most frequently in transportation-related incidents. The same year, approximately 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers. According to the National Safety Council, the cost in lost wages, productivity, medical and administrative costs is close to 1.2 trillion dollars in the US alone. 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