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Industrial safety and health for goods and materials services

By Charles D. Reese

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2009
ISBN
9781420053784, 1420053787
LCC
HD7269.S452 U6742 2009
Open Library ID
OL18534388M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7030445 bytes)
Series
Handbook of Safety and Health for the Service Industry
Pages
432\432
Topic
Biology Ecology
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

Industrial Safety and Health for Goods and Materials Services focuses on the safety requirements of the wholesale and retail trades, including warehousing. This detailed text describes the hazards associated with chemicals, compressed gases, and fire. In addition to discussing the ergonomics behind hand tools, ladders, machine guarding, material handling, and industrial trucks, the book: Addresses interventions and preventive approaches to help ensure a safe workplace Uses real-world examples and relevant illustrations Provides guidance on removal, delimiting, and mitigation of safety and health hazards Includes safety checklists and other tools for immediate use Identifies energy source exposures, potential hazards, and applicable regulations This resource provides a comprehensive review of applicable safety standards that impact these industries, and addresses how to work with OSHA in order to comply with its regulations. This text is a valuable reference for promoting safety in the workplace, and every manager in these fields would benefit from an accessible copy.

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