Author : J Maiti
Publisher : Springer
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,23 MB
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811063281
This edited volume focuses on research conducted in the areas of industrial safety. Chapters are extensions of works presented at the International Conference on Management of Ergonomic Design, Industrial Safety and Healthcare Systems. The book addresses issues such as occupational safety, safety by design, safety analytics and safety management. It is a useful resource for students, researchers, industrial professionals and engineers.
Author : C. Ray Asfahl
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 17,90 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0132368714
Industrial Safety And Health Management is ideal for senior/graduate-level courses in Industrial Safety, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Operations Management. It isuseful f or industrial engineers.
Author : DESHMUKH.
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 14,31 MB
Release : 2005
Category :
ISBN : 9781283188746
Author : Charles D. Reese
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 24,31 MB
Release : 2008-10-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 1420051814
Developed to provide safety and health students with an understanding of the how-tos of implementing an occupational safety and health initiative, the first edition of Occupational Health and Safety Management soon became a blueprint for occupational safety and health management for the smallest- to the largest-sized companies. Competently followin
Author : David A. Colling
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 10,63 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Author : Laird Wilson
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 18,79 MB
Release : 2003-08-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780888643940
The industrial workplace should be an environmentally sound and reliable operation with established safety and health policies and practices. Most companies work hard to achieve this goal by having Industrial Safety and Risk Management programs in place. The key benefits of a first-class ISRM program are the reduction of risk to people, environment, assets and production for company personnel, contractors, the public and investors. Professors Wilson and McCutcheon offer an integrated approach to industrial safety and risk management and explain the elements of practice required to manage health, safety and environmental risk effectively. Contributors from industry and government add their expertise to provide a comprehensive examination of issues concerning industrial health, safety and risk management programs; risk assessment and management; causation models and systematic incident investigation; and human factors. Case studies of industrial disasters offer lessons in how to proactively reduce risks in operations or projects. Industrial Safety and Risk Management provides a solid base for students and industry to implement, manage and improve their understanding and knowledge of safety and risk management programs. It provides an excellent training program for new professionals, junior managers and supervisors working in industry.
Author : Pedro Miguel Ferreira Martins Arezes
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 23,38 MB
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1498727573
Accident prevention is a common thread throughout every aspect of our society. However, even with the most current technological developments, keeping people safe and healthy, both at workplaces and at other daily activities, is still a continual challenge. When it comes to work environments, ergonomics and human factors knowledge can play an important role and, therefore, must be included in, or be a part of, the safety management as a cross-disciplinary area concerned with the understanding of actual work situations and potential variables. This multidisciplinary approach will ultimately ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all collaborators. The main goal of this book is to present theories and models, and to describe practices to foster and promote safer work and working environments. This book offers: · Examples of field practices that can be reproduced in other scenarios · Applications of new methods for risk assessment · Methods on how to apply and integrate human factors and ergonomics in accident prevention and safety management · Coverage of human factors and ergonomics in safety culture · New methods for accident analysis This book is a compilation of contributions from invited authors organized in three main topics from eleven countries and is intended to cover specific aspects of safety and human factors management ranging from case studies to the development of theoretical models. Hopefully, the works presented in the book can be an inspiration for translating research into useful actions and, ultimately, making a relevant and tangible contribution to the safety of our daily and work settings.
Author : M.P. Poonia, S.C. Sharma
Publisher : KHANNA PUBLISHING HOUSE
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 29,36 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9386173182
In the age of industrialisation having main focus on increased production, higher productivity, stringent quality, minimizing cost etc., it has become essential to have more knowledge on industrial safety and various hazards with their remedial measures. Maintenance aspects are also gaining importance, as they have substantial impact on production, productivity, workers safety and their health and working environment. Neglect of safety in an industry at any stage. from concept to design, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of plant and machinery may lead to loss of life, production and money. It is hoped that this book will be very useful for the engineering student and professionals. The book covers the AICTE model curriculum and the syllabii of various other Indian university on the subject.
Author : Ron C. McKinnon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,22 MB
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1439879478
Close calls, narrow escapes, or near hits. History has shown repeatedly that these "near-miss" incidents often precede loss producing events, but are largely ignored or go unreported because nothing (no injury, damage or loss) happened. Thus, many opportunities to prevent the accidents that the organization has not yet had are lost. Recognizing and
Author : Charles D. Reese
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1482231344
Reflecting changes in the current health and safety landscape, Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach, Third Edition includes examples and tools to facilitate development and implementation of a safety and health management approach. This how-to book is not just an information providing text. It shows you how to write a program and identify hazards as well as involve workers and attain their cooperation. It emphasizes the need for better and more effective communication regarding safety and health. See What’s New in the Third Edition: Chapters on workers’ compensation, terrorism, and Lean safety/sustainability Additional coverage of flammable liquids and ventilation, accident reporting, and accident investigation New compliance requirements as well as expanded accident investigation, environmental, and risk analysis guidelines PowerPoint presentation slides for each chapter A complete and practical guide for the development and management of occupational safety and health programs in any industry setting, the book supplies a management blueprint that can be used for occupational safety and health in any organization, from the smallest to the largest, beginning to develop or wanting to improve its safety and health approach. It includes comprehensive guidelines for development of occupational health and safety programs to a variety of industries and is especially useful for start-up companies. The author takes a total management approach to the development of written programs, the identification of hazards, the mitigation of hazards by the use of common safety and health tools, the development of a safe workforce through communications, motivational techniques, involvement, and training. He addresses the tracking and acceptable risk from both safety and health hazards. He also discusses how to work with and within the OSHA compliance approach as well as how to deal with the OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation, terrorism, and Lean safety. As you understand and apply the guidelines in each chapter, you can put your company on the way toward building a successful and effective safety and health effort for its employers and employees.
