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Occupational Health & Safety Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management

Accident/ Incident Prevention Techniques Second Edition

Second Edition

Charles D. Reese

Daniel E. Della-Giustina

University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

Providing a thorough understanding of how to develop and manage a comprehensive motor fleet safety and instructional program, this newly updated edition presents the underlying concepts, basic techniques, and principles of motor fleet safety and security management. It addresses the critical steps for successful driver selection, training, instruction, and supervision. Features: • Covers managing specialty vehicle problems • Emphasizes a complete safety management system design • Shows how to set up and maintain a companywide motor fleet safety program that includes both safety and environmental issues • Includes the new DOT regulations and how they should be implemented, as well as more on the shipping and handling of hazardous materials • Defines the new changes in the school bus programs so as to keep operating costs down with better management tools • Offers a model program that facilitates the integration of the book's contents into the development of safety and training programs Selected Contents: Introduction. Elements of a Fleet Safety Program. Accident Prevention. Special Considerations of a Small Fleet. Driver Selection. Driver Training and Instruction. Driver Supervision. Motor Fleet Inspection Program. Organizing Motor Fleet Accident Data. Job Safety Analysis. Safety Meetings for Motor Carrier Drivers. Motor Fleet Transportation Publicity. School Bus Safety. Shipping and Storage of Hazardous Materials. Security in the Transportation Industry (Transit and Motor Carrier). Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management. Catalog no. K14220, May 2012, 185 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9507-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Offering significant new and revised material, this guide to accident/incident prevention techniques continues to be the A to Z, hands-on guide to address the responsibilities, principles, tools, and techniques involved in accident investigative planning and preparation. Investigating the various methods and equipment used in system safety applications, the book covers a myriad of accident/incident prevention techniques. Features: • Demonstrates how OSHA compliance is an integral part of an effective approach to mitigating occupational injuries and illnesses • Discusses the importance of a safety and health strategy and the role a safety and health program plays in it • Examines the importance of the people side of safety and motivating the workforce toward safety • Elucidates techniques for physical barrier analysis and human barrier analysis Selected Contents: Safety and Health Programs. Accident/Incident Investigation. Hazard Recognition and Avoidance. Accountability and Responsibility. Motivating Safety and Health. Accident/Incident Analysis. Root Cause Analysis. Causal factor Analysis. Change Analysis. Barrier Analysis. Job Safety/Hazard Analysis. Safe/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Job Safety Observation (JSO). Safety and Health Audits. Fleet Safety Program. Preventive Maintenance. Special Emphasis Programs. Using Safety and Health Consultants. Safety and Health Training. Analyzing Accident/Incident Data. Prevention and OSHA Regulations. Health Hazard Prevention. Controls and Personal Protective Equipment. Safety Hazard Prevention. Summary. Appendices: Written Safety and Health Program. Accident Investigation Forms. Causal Analysis Worksheets. OSHA Training Guidelines. OSHA Federal and State Offices. Sample Glove Selection Chart. Occupational Safety and Health Resources and Information Access. Catalog no. K12567, October 2011, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5509-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety The Comprehensive Handbook of School Safety Edited by

E. Scott Dunlap Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

From the tragic shootings at Columbine to recent deaths of students that stem from bullying, it is apparent that school safety is a critical issue. In addition to students, faculty is also at risk due to exposure to safety issues in the physical work environment. This book presents school safety from a holistic perspective that addresses the spectrum of safety risks to students, faculty, and staff. It addresses the complete spectrum of school safety issues, including both security and environmental safety risks. Features:

A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks Daniela Colombini, Enrico Ochipinti, Enrique Alvarez-Casado, and Thomas R. Waters Commonly used throughout the world, manual lifting tasks—whether simple or complex—all involve variable loads, postures, and movements. This practical guide discusses how to analyze the intricate lifting function and prevent injury during its execution. Outlining revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE) methods, the book illustrates how they can be used to assess manual lifting tasks and then interpret and apply the results according to international standards and guidelines. Features:

• Addresses the complete spectrum of school safety issues including school security, environmental safety risks, and cyber safety risks • Provides cases that establish the existence of various risks • Presents strategies based on research that can be implemented to create a comprehensive school safety program • Includes sample tools to illustrate implementation activities that can occur, such as vulnerability assessments and incident investigation forms • Discusses safety from a dynamic perspective rather than focusing solely on school security issues Contents: School Security. Vulnerability Assessments. Access Control. Dress Codes. School Resource Officer. Bullying. Cyber Risks. Event Security. Environmental Safety. Emergency Response. Fire Prevention. Working from Heights. Ergonomics. Hazard Communication. Mold. Asbestos. Playground Safety. Bus Safety. Heat Stress. Program Development and Execution. Creating Written Programs. Organizational Training. Program Auditing. Program Budgeting. Emergency Management. Ethical Considerations. Metrics. Catalog no. K13432, September 2012, c. 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7407-3, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as eBook

Manual Lifting

• Presents applications of RNLE for all types of lifting tasks • Includes a special chapter devoted to procedures for active health surveillance of workers who perform manual handling tasks • Explains procedures and applications with examples • Defines different types of lifting tasks, with instructions on how to analyze each Selected Contents: Introduction. A Brief History of the NIOSH Lifting Equation. International Standards on Manual Lifting: ISO 11228-1 and EN 100S-2. Methods and Criteria for Analyzing Manual Handling Tasks. How to Analyze a Single Lifting Task. How to Analyze a Multiple (Composite) Lifting Task (Up to 10 Variants). How to Analyze a Composite Lifting Task When More Than 10 Task Variants Are Present. How to Analyze a Variable Lifting Task. How to Analyze Sequential Lifting Tasks. Mapping Lifting Tasks in a Company. Reference to Available Software and Instructions for Use. Active Health Surveillance of Workers: Procedures and Clinical Tools. Catalog no. K12661, July 2012, c. 264 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5663-5 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Safety Management A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Sustainable System Chitram Lutchman, Rohanie Maharaj, and Waddah Ghanem Presenting knowledge garnered from years of frontline experience in safe work practices in the oil and gas, construction, and agricultural industries, this book provides a practical approach to transitioning an organization from ordinary safety performance to world class safety performance. The text introduces learning from events, contractor safety management, and frontline supervisors' leadership development as key elements for enhancing safety performance. Features:

Safety Management Near Miss Identification, Recognition, and Investigation Ron C. McKinnon McKinnon & Associates, Western Cape, South Africa

This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to develop a near miss incident program in the workplace to isolate and eliminate root causes, heal systemic weaknesses, and implement safety management systems before an accident occurs. Focusing on the successes of safety systems at two large copper mines, numerous diverse industries, and an aluminum smelter, it includes several examples and case studies to clarify the investigative philosophy and preventive application of near miss incidents.

• Explores how audits can identify opportunities for improvement of health and safety in the workplace • Introduces shared learning in safety as an unexploited area of opportunity in improving health and safety • Develops each element of a safety management system with an easy-to-follow roadmap • Ties leadership, technical competency, and safety together as key elements for success

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• Outlines management function in safety and how they relate to "near-miss" incidents

Introduction. Trends in Safety. World Class in Safety. Have a Safety Management System. An Incident Management System. Leadership and Organizational Safety. The Safety Challenge: Why Is Organizational Safety Important? How Can We Improve Health and Safety Performance? The Challenges of Risk Management. Process Safety Management. Contractor (Service Provider) Safety Management. Leadership at the Frontline. Shared Learning in Safety. Safety Training and Competency. Audits and Compliance. Auditing the Safety Management System. Emergency Management. Safety Culture Maturity. Implementing an Effective Global Occupational Health Policy and Program: Case Study in the Oil and Gas Industry. Consistent Terminologies and Processes. Conclusion. Appendices. Glossary of Terms. References. Index.

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Catalog no. K12904, March 2012, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6261-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

• Provides a step-by-step program on how to set up a "near-miss" incident program in the workplace • Critiques the accident sequence and the definition and role of a "near-miss" in the future of the organization • Explains how this aspect of a safety program has a profound impact on improving the safety at a workplace

Introduction. The Safety Philosophy behind Near Miss Incidents. Safety Management Functions That Relate to Near Miss Incidents. Safety Management Principles Relating to Near Miss Incidents. Near Miss Incidents, Myths and Safety Paradigms. Safety and Health Policies. Near Miss Incident Risk Management and Assessment. Safety Auditing. Near Miss Incident and Accident Recall. How to Motivate for Safety. Implementing a Near Miss Incident System: Introduction. Implementing a Near Miss Incident Reporting System: Implementaion. Implementing a Near Miss Incident Reporting System: Follow Up. Investigating High Potential Near Miss Incidents. Summary. References. Index. Catalog no. K13720, February 2012, 197 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7946-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety

Management Obligations for Health and Safety

Thomas D. Schneid Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

Gregory W. Smith Freehills, Western Australia

In recent years, the safety management field has placed leadership and management commitment at the center of effective workplace health and safety programs. At the same time, personal liability for workplace health and safety has increased, resulting in poor outcomes for individual managers. Discussing the minimum expectations that courts and tribunals have of managers, this book examines the relationship between those expectations and effective safety performance. Using specific case examples for illustration, the author examines whether managers are merely meeting their legal obligations or making a positive contribution to workplace safety and health. Features: • Focuses on individual responsibility and liability rather than organizational failure • Includes legal case studies and public inquiries • Examines management expectations from both legal and safety management perspectives • Discusses how the identify expectations and behaviors apply at all1evels of management and supervision and what is expected to meet those expectations • Provides all levels of management with an insight into how their behavior is analyzed and assessed by courts and tribunals using specific case examples Selected Contents: Managers and Safety Management. Bata Industries. Management Line of Sight. Understanding Rules. Training and Competence. Everyone Has the Right to Stop the Job. Delegation. Warning Signs. Learning Lessons. Managing Change. Production before Safety. Managing the Obligations. Index. Catalog no. K12915, October 2011, 186 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6278-0 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook

Discrimination Law Issues for the Safety Professional

Written for safety professionals, this book provides general knowledge of the various laws and regulations that offer protection to employees and individuals against discrimination in the workplace. It takes a proactive approach to identifying situations where potential discrimination against an employee or individual may occur, and provides guidance on how to take immediate action to address the potential discriminatory situation. The book discusses new laws and amendments to existing laws, and illustrates the filing process for claims. Features: • Addresses applicable laws and identifies the requirements of each law • Covers methods of avoiding charges of discrimination under each law • Discusses the new laws and amendments to existing laws • Illustrates the filing process for claims Selected Contents: History and Overview. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under Title VII. Defending a Claim of Discrimination under Title VII. Americans With Disabilities Act. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under the ADA. Defending a Claim of Discrimination under the ADA. Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under the ADEA. Defending a Claim of Discrimination under the ADEA. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under GINA. The Equal Pay Act of 1963. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under EPA. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Proactive Protections to Prevent Discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Other Federal and State laws Addressing Discrimination in the Workplace. Catalog no. K13074, December 2011, 438 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6779-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Labor and Employment Issues for the Safety Professional Thomas D. Schneid Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

"Dr. Schneid has put together a complete compendium of important topics, tools, and, most importantly, PRACTICAL thoughts. … the CONCEPTS that Tom has explicitly put before you are KEY to your understanding and survivability in the unique environment in Safety, Legal and making a difference." —From the foreword by Michael J. Fagel, Ph.D., CEM, Eastern Kentucky University, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University

Features: • Addresses the issues, identifies the applicable law or regulation, and provides possible solutions to achieve and maintain compliance with the law or regulation while also achieving the safety objective • Covers conflicts between laws and regulations • Provides possible solutions or options • Includes case law and reference points • Discusses a substantial number of the laws and regulations for the safety professional Selected Contents: Labor, Management, and Safety. At-Will Employment and Exceptions. Labor Law and Safety. NLRB and Labor-Management Relations. Collective Bargaining. Contract Administration. Title VII and Antidiscrimination Laws. Age Discrimination. Wage and Hour Laws. Federal Retirement and Welfare Laws. Privacy Laws. Family and Medical Leave Act and Safety. Americans with Disabilities Act and Safety. OSHA Inspections and Defenses. New Cases, Laws, and Legislation. Appendix 1: National Labor Relations Act. Appendix 2: Wage and Hour Division (WHD): Minimum Wage Laws in the States—July 1, 2010. Appendix 3: Spotlight on Statistics. Appendix 4: OSHA Instruction. Index. Catalog no. K11065, June 2011, 252 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2020-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Developments in Theory, Research, and Practice, Second Edition Edited by

Ståle Einarsen, Helge Hoel, Dieter Zapf, and Cary Cooper Exploring the effectiveness of approaches aimed at mitigating and managing bullying at work, this book presents a comprehensive review of the literature, empirical findings, theoretical developments, and experiences of leading international academics and practitioners in the field. This second edition features new chapters that address the rehabilitation of bullying victims, bullying and discrimination, as well as abusive supervision. Selected Contents: The Nature of the Problem. The Concept of Bullying and Harassment at Work. The European Tradition. North American Perspectives on Hostile Behaviors and Bullying at Work. Empirical Evidence. Empirical Findings on the Prevalence and Risk Groups of Bullying in the Workplace. Individual Consequences of Workplace Bullying/Mobbing. The Organizational Effects of Workplace Bullying. Measuring Bullying at Work. Explaining the Problem. Individual Antecedents of Bullying: Victims and Perpetrators. Social Antecedents of Bullying: A Social Interactionist Perspective. Organisational Causes of Workplace Bullying. Sexual Harassment Research in the United States. Bullying and Discrimination. An Industrial Relations Perspective of Workplace Bullying. Workplace Bullying as the Dark Side of Whistleblowing. Managing the Problem. Managing Workplace Bullying: The Role of Policies. Investigating Complaints of Bullying and Harassment. Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Bullying at Work. Workplace Bullying—The Role for Counselling. Inpatient Treatment of Bullying Victims. Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Bullying. Challenging Workplace Bullying in the USA. An Activist and Public Communication Approach. Legal Remedies Against Workplace Bullying. Catalog no. K10270, September 2010, c. 512 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0489-6 $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Safety Performance in a Lean Environment A Guide to Building Safety into a Process Paul F. English Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

A big challenge for many safety professionals is how to incorporate, build, and sustain a safety program into different business models during times of change. This book provides an understanding of how to anticipate paradigm shifts in management models and how environmental health and safety fits into the model. It defines what adds value to the safety and manufacturing process as well as to the customer. The author illustrates how to build safety into a process to create a strong safety program. • Contains examples of models and how environmental health and safety play into these models • Includes examples of pitfalls in changing business models • Offers real-world examples of metrics used by companies to measure safety performance within their business model • Discusses how to build a team and instill environmental health and safety values during kaizen and Lean manufacturing events • Provides exercises and examples of continuous improvements • Presents success stories of how value-based management and continuous improvement have helped programs Selected Contents: Management Models. Planning & Decision Making. House of LEAN. Case Studies in LEAN Manufacturing for EHS Improvement. Six Sigma, DMAIC Process and Safety Management. Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation. Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior. Leadership. Catalog no. K11119, November 2011, 166 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2112-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide W. David Yates Bodine Services of the Midwest, Decatur, Illinois, USA

Written as a reference and study guide for candidates preparing to take the Board of Certified Safety Professional's exam, this book provides technical information needed for the test. It covers topics such as math review, ventilation, noise, gases and particulates, radiation, toxicology, industrial hygiene, biological hazards, thermal stressors, statistics, fire protection and prevention, accident investigation, mechanics, hydrostatics and hydraulics, electrical safety, engineering economy and workers compensation. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to solve the equations and formulas on the exam and gives examples on how and when to use them. Catalog no. K11570, December 2010, 580 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3485-5, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

Concise Guide to Workplace Safety and Health What You Need to Know, When You Need It Gary Chambers “…concise – just like is says in the title … approach is useful for people who know nextto-nothing about the safety and health field … definitely useful and it is accurate.” —William H. Weems, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA

Going beyond compliance, this book addresses 34 major occupational safety and health topics. Organized for quick access to regulatory requirements or online resources, the text addresses required documentation, training elements, recordkeeping, and more, including quality online links for background and training information and those that lead to sample programs. Catalog no. K10371, January 2011, 409 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0732-3 $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety

Handbook of Chemicals and Safety

Safe Use of Chemicals

T.S.S. Dikshith

Bilekahalli, Bangalore, India

"… clearly laid out, containing information about the use and possible health effects, immediate and long-term effects, and hazards of chemical substances, all to be encountered when handling any of the chemicals listed … concise, clear, quickly referenced and easily read …" —Chromatographia (2012) 75:193

A comprehensive resource, this volume offers a tool for the management of a range of chemical substances commonly used, handled, stored, transported, and disposed of as wastes. The substances include industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases, drugs, and other items. Information supplied includes the chemical abstract system (CAS) number, IUPAC name, molecular formula, synonyms and trade names, use and exposure, toxicity and health effects, and carcinogen factors. Also included is information on exposure limits, methods of proper storage, and waste disposal. Features: • Includes, but is not limited to, industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases, pharmaceuticals, persistent organic chemicals (POCs), and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) • Collates information from different published sources and the author’s earlier work on a large number of chemical substances • Discusses the role and importance of good laboratory practice (GLP), good manufacturing practice (GMP), and global regulatory systems Selected Contents: Introduction. Categorization of Chemical Substances. Elements of Toxicology and Guidelines (or Principles of Toxicity and Safety). List of Chemical Substances. Chemical Substances: Future Perspectives. Glossary. Appendices. Index. Catalog no. K11089, November 2010, 531 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2060-5, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook

A Practical Guide Bilekahalli, Bangalore, India

Concise yet thorough, this book presents quick, comprehensive instructions to those who work with potentially dangerous substances and provides them with the information they need to avoid the hazards associated with handling these chemicals. Thoroughly referenced from a wide variety of sources, this book contains information on industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases and drugs, as well as other substances. For each chemical, the author provides the CAS number, IUPAC name, molecular formula, synonyms, uses and exposures, toxicity and health effects, exposure limits, and methods of proper storage and disposal. Tables and appendices are included where appropriate. Features: • Presents essential information about a large number of substances that one can come into contact with on a daily basis • Discusses the possible immediate and long-term health effects of substances • Explains scientific data for the proper and timely management of chemical substances • Includes symptoms of poisoning and toxicity • Defines chemicals and global regulatory systems Selected Contents: Introduction. Chemical Substances and Categorization. Elements of Toxicology and Chemical Safety. Industrial Solvents. Metals and Metal Compounds. Pesticides. Air Pollutants and Toxic Gases. Chemical Substances and Carcinogenicity. Chemical Substances Neurotoxicity. Chemical Substances and Nephrotoxicity. Conclusions. Glossary. Appendices. Index. Catalog no. 80512, August 2008, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8051-3, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Loss Control Auditing

Loss Prevention and Safety Control

A Guide for Conducting Fire, Safety, and Security Audits

Terms and Definitions Dennis P. Nolan

E. Scott Dunlap Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

A comprehensive resource for those developing and executing a loss control audit program, this book addresses the material from three perspectives: Workplace safety, physical security, and life safety and fire service. Written for professionals in loss prevention and safety management as well as those studying the field, this reference includes core auditing issues that are addressed in the mainstream by loss control professionals and provides insight on the implementation of an auditing program within organizations. It illustrates audit scoring methodologies and presents sample audit formats for reader understanding and future use.

Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, USA

An encyclopedic, A-Z listing of terminology, this book addresses the need for a reference that provides complete descriptions of the terminology used in the safety/loss prevention field. This text covers background, meanings, and descriptions of terms. It presents terminology in alphabetical order and contains supplemental appendices of safety organizations, common safety standards, and acronyms. Two-paragraph descriptions of terms, photographs, diagrams, graphs, and tables are included to aid understanding of the subject. Features:

Features:

• Provides common safety standards and organizations

• Addresses the three core phases of an audit: pre-audit, audit, and post-audit

• Includes safety engineering aspects in addition to common safety terms

• Provides in-depth coverage of the threecategory process of auditing: documentation review, physical inspection, and employee interviews

• Covers more detailed descriptions than an average dictionary

• Sets forth a methodology to serve as a framework for loss control auditing in any organization

• Presents terminology in alphabetical order for easy searching The field of safety and loss prevention encompasses myriad unrelated industries and organizations, such as insurance companies, research entities, process industries, and educational organizations. These organizations may not realize that their terminology is not understood by individuals or even compatible with the nomenclature used outside their own spheres of influence. And even though fire protection and environmental professionals use identical and similar terminology, their meanings may be slightly different in selected applications.

• Includes helpful case studies at the end of each chapter • Presents the process of using spreadsheet software to create an audit document • Examines the specific issues of conducting audits in the areas of fire, workplace safety, and security Selected Contents: The Audit Process. Creating an Audit Protocol. Creating an Audit Program. Workplace Safety Auditing. Security Auditing. Life Safety and Fire Service Auditing. Audit Scoring. Catalog no. K11419, April 2011, 255 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2886-1 $49.95 / £31.99 Also available as eBook

• Defines terms with figures, photos, tables, and diagrams to reinforce understanding

Selected Contents: Encyclopedia Listings, A - Z. Safety Organizations. Common Safety Standards, Recommended Practices, Guides, and Codes. Acronyms. Bibliography. Catalog no. K11539, November 2010, 324 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3363-6, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Process Plants Corporate Safety Compliance OSHA, Ethics, and the Law Thomas D. Schneid Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

Tackling safety and ethical issues head on, the text explores the area of criminal liability for individuals and corporations under the OSHA Act and state criminal codes. The author also gives methods to achieve and maintain OSHA compliance, using specific case studies to illustrate ways to avoid or minimize the impact of legal issues. This book provides guidance on legal issues involving OSHA and how to avoid potential legal areas of liability if possible. Features:

A Handbook for Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition Trevor A. Kletz Paul Amyotte Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

This second edition provides a wealth of information on the design of inherently safer and user-friendly plants. This edition features new chapters that outline the role of inherently safer design in explosion prevention and mitigation and the link between inherently safer design and process safety design. New sections address the hierarchy of controls and human factors in determining risk. The text also includes case studies that review major process incidents. Features:

• Explains how to avoid potential liability in the safety and health arena

• Describes recent methodologies for measuring and assessing the degree of inherent safety

• Includes detailed examples of and checklists for protocols used by OSHA

• Emphasizes the functioning of inherent safety within the hierarchy of controls

• Presents an engineering approach to the integration of ethics into the design and business operations

• Considers the key role of inherent safety within a process safety management system and the various elements of such a system

• Supplies a working knowledge of the appeals process from the informal conference stage through an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court

• Includes specific examples of inherent safety applications

• Explores the murky area of criminal liability for individuals and corporations under the OSHA Act and state criminal codes Selected Contents: History of OSHA. OSHA Inspection Procedures. Preparing for an Inspection. Search Warrants in OSHA Inspections. OSHA Monetary Penalty System. Criminal Sanctions under the OSHA Act. Appealing an OSHA Violation and Penalty. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Preparing your Appeal. Private Litigation under the OSHA Act. Frequently Litigated Issues. “Hot” Issues in Safety and Health. Ethics in the Safety and Health Profession. Emerging Moral and Ethical Issues. Catalog no. 66471, April 2008, 332 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6647-0, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook

• Features case studies of several major process incidents Selected Contents: Introduction - What are Inherently Safer and User-Friendly Plants? Inherently Safer Design The Concept and its Scope and Benefits. Intensification. Substitution. Attenuation. Limitation of Effects. Simplification. Simplification - Specifications and Flexibility. Other Ways of Making Plants Friendlier. The Road to Friendlier Plants. Inherently Safer Design and Process Safety Mgmt. Friendlier Plants and the Nuclear Industry. The Role of Inherently Safer Des. in Explosion Prevention and Mitigation. Major Process Incident Case Studies. Do We Go Too Far in Removing Risk? The History and Future of Inherently Safer and User-Friendly Design. Appendix: An Atlas of Safety Thinking. Index. Catalog no. K10249, May 2010, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0455-1, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

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Fire Protection for Commercial Facilities Mark Bromann Rally Fire Protection Services, Illinois, USA

Written in a conversational tone that makes the concepts easy to understand, this book presents systems and practices that can increase a facility's ability to avoid fires, limit the development and spread of fires, and effectively control fires. It provides guidance for decision making regarding what can be effectively controlled in-house, and what should be contracted out to relieve the workload burden of the in-house staff. The information offered augments a broad range of expertise common to building or plant engineers, keeping them abreast of the divergent subfields of fire prevention. Features: • Covers specific occupancies within buildings • Investigates commonly encountered situations

Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health Edited by

Danuta Koradecka Central Institute for Labor Protection, National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book examines how to best protect humans in working environments. The author presents a wide range of methods along with specific criteria for assessing hazard and exposure in the workplace environment; more importantly, she also offers ways to reduce these hazards. Examining the technical, medical, and organizational aspects of work processes, this comprehensive text provides coverage of basic risk factors, law-based protection of labor, shaping conditions of occupational safety and ergonomics, psychophysical capabilities of humans in the working environment, and much more. Catalog no. K10349, May 2010, c. 662 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0684-5, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

• Describes typical system components • Employs a conversational tone that makes it easy to grasp the concepts Selected Contents: Fire Prevention Basics. Hazardous Commodities and Conditions. Selling the Concept. The Local Municipality. The Role of Firefighters. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Water Supplies. The NFPA Codes. Fire Alarms. Fire Extinguishers. Fire Pumps. Standpipe Systems. Systems for Unheated Areas. Lifespan of Fire Sprinkler Systems. Fire Protection for Computer and Electrical Rooms. Kitchens. Areas of Public Assembly. Hotels and Motels. Multi-Residence. Enclosed Shopping Malls. Hospitals and Health Care Facilities. Nursing Homes. Storage Warehouses. Correctional Facilities. Vacant Structures. Retrofitting for Existing Facilities. Emergency Management. Maintenance and General Housekeeping. Signage. FAQs. Current Fire Protection Overview. Catalog no. K11343, October 2010, c. 251 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2720-8, $125.95 / £80.99 Also available as eBook

Safer Complex Industrial Environments A Human Factors Approach Edited by

Erik Hollnagel MINES ParisTech, France

Edited by industrial safety expert Eric Hollnagel and featuring commentary from leaders in the field, the book examines research on the contemporary human factors approach, looks at documented cases, and considers methods currently in practice. The book introduces theories and methods that can be used to describe human and collective performance in a complex socio-technical environment. Building on this, the text describes how contemporary human factors science can be used to go beyond failure analysis to actively make complex industrial environments safer. Catalog no. 92480, October 2009, c. 264 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9248-6, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Central Control Room Operations Neville A. Stanton, Paul Salmon, Daniel Jenkins, and Guy Walker “... a fantastic book that shows what it takes to ensure support staff work and operate together, in a formal and efficient manner. The book integrates the topics of human factors and ergonomics to create an incredibly valuable tome. ... While the book was written primarily for control room settings, it is relevant for those in IT. ...If they have management support to deploy the formal methods detailed in the book, they will find that they can create significantly higher levels of customer and end-user satisfaction.” —Ben Rothke, writing on slashdot.org, March 1, 2010

Catalog no. K10495, November 2009, 446 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0991-4, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Occupational Health and Safety Management A Practical Approach, Second Edition Charles D. Reese University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

The second edition of this bestseller continues to provide the basics needed to initiate a comprehensive occupational safety and health initiative. Updated with more than 30 percent new and revised material, this volume encompasses a total management approach that deals with the development of written programs, identification and mitigation of hazards by the use of common safety and health tools, development of a safe workforce through communications, and motivational techniques including behavior-based safety and stepped-up training. Catalog no. 51806, October 2008, 520 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5180-3, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook

Handbook of Control Room Design and Ergonomics A Perspective for the Future, Second Edition Edited by

Toni Ivergard and Brian Hunt Published two decades ago, the first edition of this bestselling handbook became the go-to reference for this field. With more than 20 new chapters and sub-chapters, this second edition delineates modern approaches that emphasize the role of people in learning for self-development and in shaping their work environments. Taking a holistic view, the authors make a strong argument for integrating the work of the new control centers in the context of society as a whole, including global concerns such as environmental protection, energy conservation, and sustainability. Fully updated and adding a wealth of pictures to illustrate best practics, this new edition takes into account the latest human factor considerations for the design and operation of modern control rooms in the process, manufacturing, and logistics industries. With more than 20 new chapters and subchapters, this second edition adds extensive theoretical background. It also discusses use of the control room in education and simulation training. Selected Contents: Introduction: Work in Control Rooms and Models of Control Room Work. Work in Control Rooms. Models in Process Control. Design of Information and Control Devices. Design of Conventional Information Devices. Design of Large and Complex Display Systems. Design of Controls. Design of Control Rooms and Their Environment. Control Room Layout and Design. Environmental Factors in the Control Room. Case Studies and Applications. Industrial Applications and Case Studies. Maritime Application of Control Systems. The Human Dimension in the Control Room. The Operator’s Abilities and Limitations. Learning and Creativity at Work. Modelling and Simulation in the Pulp and Paper Industry: Current State and Future Perspectives. System Design: An Overview. Conclusions. Conclusions and Recommendations in Summary. Index. Catalog no. 64290, October 2008, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6429-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety

Safety, Health, and Environmental Auditing

Developing a Safety and Health Program Second Edition Daniel E. Della-Giustina

A Practical Guide

West Virginia University, USA

Simon Watson Pain

The second edition of a bestseller, this book examines the elements of a safety and health program and delineates how to incorporate them into any organization’s safety efforts. The author defines safety policy and gives an overview of OSHA and other regulatory agencies. He covers hazard communication safety training and how to write material safety data sheets, how to maintain a good fire loss control program, and procedures for developing an emergency response plan. The second edition includes new regulations and standards and a discussion of how advanced management concepts can improve preventive programs.

A practical guide to environmental, safety, and occupational health audits, this book allows organizations and business to avoid expensive external auditors and retain the knowledge and learning in-house. In contrast to the overacademic and uninspiring tone of most auditing books, this text gives accessible user-friendly advice in a step-by-step manner. It allows managers or safety/environmental officers to undertake in-house audits in a competent and reproducible fashion. Features: • Offers practical advice to avoid the usual auditing pitfalls • Provides an audit protocol for 60 aspects of safety, health, and environmental management

Catalog no. K10738, December 2009, c. 158 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1438-3, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook

• Addresses safety, health, and environmental auditing as a unified topic • Includes a CD with audit protocols and a copy of the Plaudit 2 audit protocols, allowing for easy copying and printing of the audit Selected Contents: Elements of a Good Safety, Health and Environmental System. Management Systems. Auditing - the Principles. What Makes a Good Auditor? The Standard. Preparation. Protocols and Checklists. The Entry Meeting. Area familiarization. Audit Observation Skills. The Formal Discussion. The Informal Discussion. Statistical Significance. The Importance of Verification. Documentary Review. Observations and NonCompliances. Convergence. The Exit Meeting. Audit Uniformity and Credibility. Auditor Training. Managing Audit Expectations. Auditing and its Relevance to Regulatory Compliance. Reporting Quantitative Assessment. Reporting - Qualitative assessment. Follow-up. Choosing the Process. Audit Team Composition. Using Plaudit 2. Glossary of Terms. Appendix 1 - Auditor Guidance. Appendix 2 - Plaudit Protocols. Catalog no. K11449, April 2010, 230 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2947-9, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook

Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention A Practical Handbook, Second Edition Steven Di Pilla ESIS, Inc., Haddon Heights, New Jersey, USA

A comprehensive reference for prevention, control, and mitigation of slip, trip, and fall accidents, this well-illustrated and carefully researched volume covers standards and best practices relating to facility design, effective management control programs, test methods and standards relating to pedestrian safety, and slip resistance methods. In addition to fall exposure profiles of high-risk occupations, the book contains chapters devoted to healthcare and food service. It provides step-by-step information on slip/fall accident reporting, investigation, and mitigation. It also includes checklists, handouts, case studies, rich online resources, and an extensive bibliography. Catalog no. 82345, July 2009, 480 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8234-0, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Principles of Emergency Management Hazard Specific Issues and Mitigation Strategies

Emergency Planning Guide for Utilities

Edited by

Second Edition

Michael J. Fagel

Samuel Mullen

Aurora Safety, Illinois, USA

Absecon, New Jersey, USA

Whether a disaster is natural or man-made, accidental or deliberate, the best way to protect the public is by implementing an integrated emergency management system incorporating all potential stakeholders through all phases of the event. This volume offers preparedness and mitigation recommendations for advanced emergency planning. Topics discussed include continuity planning, the role of public health officials, developing public-private partnerships, and traditional and social media and their impacts on emergency management. The book reviews specific types of disasters, including terrorism, agroterrorism, pandemics, and active shooter incidents. It examines sheltering, human services, and the special needs of children in disasters.

Providing utility-wide risk assessment and improvement strategies, this indispensible guide assists utility planners, trainers, and responders to effectively improve the level of resilience and therefore mitigate the impact of disaster events on infrastructure, people, and resources. It presents both new and seasoned approaches to plan development, assessment, and management and addresses issues of compliance—exposing the depth and breadth of action required. Emphasizing communication with emergency management organizations, it discusses computer and web-based outage and control systems, presents auditing tactics and metrics, and includes Internet links to further efficiency, resilience, and compliance.

Catalog no. K13259, December 2011, c. 585 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7120-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K14544, October 2012, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0485-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

The Risk Management of Safety and Dependability

Michael J Fagel

Edited by

Aurora Safety, Founder, CEO, Illinois, USA

W. Wong

“… Many of the Ground Zero workers have their health still intact because of Mike’s courage and efforts. The Fire Department was well served by his knowledge and expertise.” —Charles R. Blaich, Deputy Chief FDNY, & Logistics Chief, WTC ICP

“… should be in every new emergency manager’s tool belt and on every seasoned emergency manager’s reference shelf.” —Rick C. Mathews, MS, Director of the National Center for Security & Preparedness

Catalog no. K11747, December 2010, 430 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3851-8, $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as eBook

The issue of risk should be embedded into the mindset of every engineer and manager to improve safety and dependability. Companies can be held accountable through law when a gross failing in health and safety management has fatal consequences. In this volume, risk management, the organizational structure required, and the main factors needed for its successful execution are explored. It covers legal risk management requirements, risk quantification, and risk reduction methods. It uses case histories of recent disasters to illustrate failures in risk management. Catalog no. N10174, May 2010, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2992-9, $205.95 / £130.00

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Occupational Health & Safety Security Manager’s Guide to Disasters

Lean Sustainability

Managing Through Emergencies, Violence, and Other Workplace Threats

Creating Safe, Enduring, and Profitable Operations Dennis Averill

Anthony D. Manley

Unilever, Bel Air, Maryland, USA

Wantagh, New York, USA

This how-to manual on the proper integration of safety and environmental sustainability with Lean implementations provides a proven recipe for achieving safety and sustainability excellence. The book is the result of the author’s two decades of experience implementing Lean; Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE); and sustainability processes in the chemical, food, and consumer products industries. It unveils valuable lessons learned and little-known tips for eliminating waste and increasing process efficiency, while reducing safety incidents and the overall impact on the environment.

“… covers a great breadth of subject matter ... useful to entry-level professionals …” —Paul D. Barnard, CPR CISM, security manager, U.S. Department of Defense, in Security Management, August 2010

“… the author clearly has a meticulous eye for detail … the series of appendices give step-by-step advice on subjects as diverse as systems for searching buildings for bombs and dealing with violence in the workplace.” —Jacky Steemson, in RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal, August 2010

Catalog no. K10448, July 2009, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0906-8, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K12680, June 2011, 222 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5716-8 $39.95 / £25.99

Environmental and Human Health Risk Management in Developing Countries Edited by

Eddie N. Laboy-Nieves, Mattheus F.A. Goosen, and Evens Emmanuel This book examines the multidisciplinary aspects of the impacts that humans have on the physical environment, the biota, and human health. Focusing on developing and underdeveloping countries, it covers environmental degradation, pollution, occupational health, risk management, epidemiology and toxicology. It will help scientists, resource managers, administrators, educators, policy makers and college students interpret that risk management and the advancement of research in sustainable development is of utmost importance in seeking solutions for the protection of natural and anthropogenic systems and human health. Catalog no. K12405, September 2010, 290 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60162-7, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

Lean Safety Transforming Your Safety Culture with Lean Management Robert B. Hafey Homer Glen, Illinois, USA

“If the strength of your company is dependent on developing an exceptional workforce, then start where it matters most – providing the tools for a safe, efficient and involved employee group. This book can be the roadmap to get you there.” —Jerry Paulson, retired president and CEO, Flexco

“… provides real practical examples of how safety and Lean teams working on their own improvement journeys, can come together and drive easier, cleaner, and safer work environments and practices, for the employees of any business.” —Dan McDonnell, Lean initiative manager, General Electric Transportation

Catalog no. K10844, December 2009, c. 186 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1642-4, $41.95 / £27.99

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Occupational Health & Safety Radiation Threats and Your Safety A Guide to Preparation and Response for Professionals and Community Armin Ansari Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

“… a good resource for both perspective and plain-language explanations of sometimes complex subjects. I would recommend it to health physicists, emergency managers, and those involved with public communication.” — George J. Vargo, Health Physics, June 2011

“I was very impressed with the book and would strongly recommend it … well-written and of high quality with a potentially wide audience who could substantially benefit from reading and using it.” —Nuclear Technology, Vol. 171, August 2010

Catalog no. C8361, October 2009, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8361-3, $75.95 / £47.99 Also available as eBook

Radiation Injury Prevention and Mitigation in Humans Kedar N. Prasad Premier Micronutrient Corporation, Antioxidant Research Institute, Novato, California, USA

Nuclear bomb explosions by terrorists and unintentional nuclear conflicts remain possibilities as long as nations have nuclear arsenals. At present, there are no strategies to provide biological protection before and/or after radiation exposure. This book aims to identify and examine non-toxic and cost-effective agents that may be effective in preventing and mitigating acute radiation damage before and after exposure to high doses that can cause lethality. The text discusses the implementation of physical and biological protection strategies for first responders who might be exposed to high doses of radiation in the course of their activities. Catalog no. K13439, March 2012, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7424-0, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Laser Safety Tools and Training Edited by

Ken Barat Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, California, USA

A stand-alone text or a companion to Laser Safety Management, this book discusses a number of laser safety techniques that can be used in a wide variety of settings, from universities to mega power facilities. Providing simple and straightforward documentation of laser safety standards, the author examines a range of laser use applications such as microscopes, Petawatt installations, and nanotechnology settings. Filled with diagrams and photographs, the book includes examples of laser injuries and describes how they can be prevented. Catalog no. 68547, December 2008, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6854-2, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook

Human Reliability Assessment Theory and Practice Anthony J. Spurgin Independent Consultant, San Diegeo, California, USA

Becasuse human reliability assessment (HRA) is a developing discipline, its methods often have elements of controversy. Exploring these elements, this book covers data and data sources, choice of methods, training of individuals, use of simulators, and relationships between psychology, human factors, accident analyses, and human reliability. It covers background, risk concepts, and HRA principles, then examines current HRA models and tool selection. Catalog no. 68512, October 2009, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6851-1, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

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Handbook of Safety and Health for the Service Industry Series Charles D. Reese University of Connecticut (Retired), Storrs, USA

Industrial Safety and Health for People-Oriented Services

Industrial Safety and Health for Administrative Services

Industrial Safety and Health for PeopleOriented Services focuses on the safety requirements of the tertiary sector of industry’s education, health, and hospitality services. This is an instruction manual on managing a safe and healthy environment—one free of biological, chemical, and ergonomics hazards—while adhering to OSHA regulations. This must-have guide covers workplace emergency planning, customer and coworker safety, health, security, and violence in the workplace. It is an essential tool for keeping service industry employees protected and should sit in every service manager’s library.

Industrial Safety and Health for Administrative Services constitutes a much-needed source for the identification and prevention of most of the injuries and illnesses occurring in the financial and information sectors. The text thoroughly explains the issues of office health management, major safety and electrical hazards, and emergency response to violence. This comprehensive resource also covers office ergonomics in preventing injuries due to overexertion, lifting, slips, and falls. It provides a valuable tool for managers trying to maintain a safe and healthy office environment in the areas of professional, scientific, and technical services.

Catalog no. 53841, October 2008, 480 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5384-5, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Industrial Safety and Health for Infrastructure Services

Catalog no. 53825, October 2008, 418 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5382-1, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Industrial Safety and Health for Goods and Materials Services

Industrial Safety and Health for Infrastructure Services provides an in-depth look into the areas of transportation, utilities, administrative, waste management, and remediation. It covers OSHA regulations in reference to the major safety and health hazards associated within these five fields. The content describes the safety hazards applied to chemical waste, confined spaces, electrical hazards, excavations/trenches, falls, flammable gases, and machine safety (motor vehicle and power tools). It also discusses the occupational illnesses that transpire in the service industry, while placing emphasis on the prevention of these exposures to help ensure a safer workplace.

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. This resource provides a comprehensive review of applicable safety standards that impact these industries, and addresses how to work with OSHA to comply with its regulations. It is a valuable reference for promoting safety in the workplace, and every manager in these fields would benefit from a copy.

Catalog no. 53809, October 2008, 560 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5380-7, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 53787, October 2008, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5378-4, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Buy the Set and Save! Handbook of Safety and Health for the Service Industry, Four-Volume Set Catalog no. 53779, November 2008, ISBN: 978-1-4200-5377-7, $209.95 / £134.00

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Ergonomic General Safety Occupational Ergonomics

Edited by

Safety and Human Error in Engineering Systems

Amit Bhattacharya

B.S. Dhillon

Theory and Applications, Second Edition

University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

James D. McGlothlin Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of ergonomics. It details the practical application of ergonomic principles in solving actual problems in the workplace, and reviews ergonomic case studies from various industries. It also contains helpful ergonomic tables; a work-saving list of vendors of ergonomic tools, software and videotraining materials; and convenient ergonomic check lists.

University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

"… written superbly and is very easy to read and understand. Professor Dhillon is an international authority in this field. It has the most up-to-date comprehensive literature survey and bibliography in addition to facts and figures as related in each of the topics covered in each of the chapters. The problem sets are very valuable for students and practitioners. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject and is extremely useful to not only undergraduate and graduate students of various engineering disciplines but also researchers and practicing safety and human factors professionals."

Features:

—Dr. Subramanyam Naidu Rayapati, IBM, Austin, Texas, USA

• Addresses the fundamentals of ergonomics and applications to solve ergonomic problems

Features:

• Provides insight into methods used to assess ergonomic risks and their control

• Covers important aspects of safety of commonly used transportation systems

• Connects the physical ergonomic risk factors to the development of medical incidence, which helps in the design of medical surveillance programs to monitor/control ergonomic problems at the worksite

• Discusses human error in medical systems safety, mining equipment safety, and rail, road, aviation, and sea transportation systems

• Covers current trends in this field from around the world • Includes appendices with useful ergonomic tables, list of vendors of ergonomic tools, software and video training materials, ergonomic checklists, and other background materials

• Examines human error in power plant maintenance and aviation maintenance Selected Contents:

Principles of Ergonomics. Application of Ergonomic Principles. Medical Surveillance for Ergonomics Programs. Ergonomic Case Studies. Physical Agents in the Workplace. Current Topics. International Perspective on Ergonomics. Appendices. Index.

Introduction. Basic Mathematical Concepts. Safety and Human Factors and Error Basics. Methods for Performing Safety and Human Error Analysis in Engineering Systems. Transportation Systems Safety. Medical Systems Safety. Mining Equipment Safety. Robot and Software Safety. Human Error in Transportation Systems. Human Error in Healthcare Systems and iIn Mining Equipment. Human Error in Power Plant Maintenance and Aviation Maintenance. Appendix. Bibliography of Literature on Safety and Human Error in Engineering Systems.

Catalog no. K11020, March 2012, 1,332 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1934-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K14644, August 2012, c. 263 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0692-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

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Ergonomic General Safety Designing for Situation Awareness

Ergonomics

An Approach to User-Centered Design, Second Edition Mica R. Endsley

Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies

SA Technologies, Marietta, Georgia, USA

Pamela McCauley Bush

Liberally illustrated with actual design examples, this book demonstrates how people acquire and interpret information and examines the factors that undermine this process. The first edition successfully filled a significant gap in the market, presenting a core set of principles and a methodology for engineers and designers who are seeking, nourish the situation awareness of their system’s users. The second edition significantly expands and updates the examples throughout to include a wider range of domains and increases the coverage of SA design principles and guidelines to include new areas of current development. It translates current research into a usable, applicable method and guidelines.

A comprehensive introduction to the field of ergonomics, this text includes scientific principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in technology. It contains all the necessary elements for delivery of a quality ergonomics course including a sample course syllabus, PowerPoint slides for instructors and students, homework assignments, class projects, instructor’s manual, suggested lab equipment, proposed lab exercises, and a student laboratory manual. This valuable resource allows readers to understand and improve the environments, equipment, and systems with which humans interact in the workplace, recreational environment, and home.

University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

Selected Contents: Understanding Situation Awareness in System Design. User–Centered Design. What is Situation Awareness. SA Demons: The Enemies of Situation Awareness. The Design Process. Creating Situation Awareness-Oriented Designs. Determining SA Requirements. Principles of Designing for SA. Confidence and Uncertainty in SA and Decision Making. Dealing with Complexity. Alarms, Diagnosis, and SA. Automation and Situation Awareness. Designing to Support SA for Multiple and Distributed Operators. Multi-modal and 3-D Displays. Supporting SA in Remote Control Operations. Completing the Design Cycle. Evaluating Design Concepts for SA. Applying SA-Oriented Design to Complex Systems. Appendix A: Goal-directed Task Analysis for Commercial Airline Pilots. Catalog no. 63553, December 2011, 396 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6355-4 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook

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Occupational Physiology Edited by

Allan Toomingas, Svend Erik Mathiassen, and Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist A clear and accessible presentation on work physiology, this book focuses on important issues in the modern working world. Taking up some of today's major public health problems— musculoskeletal disorders and stress—this book explains connections between work, well-being and health based on up-to-date research in the field. It provides useful methods for risk assessment and provides guidelines for arranging a good working life from the perspective of the working individual, the company and society as a whole. Catalog no. K13002, December 2011, 309 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6696-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

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Research and Applications

Human Factors for the Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Mining Equipment

Carryl L. Baldwin

Tim John Horberry

Auditory Cognition and Human Performance

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

MISHC, SMI, University of Queensland, Australia

Broad in scope, this book thoroughly examines the intersection of auditory processing and mental workload requirements, highlighting the information processing demands of auditory signals. The author provides background information before going on to explore methodologies and design issues. She provides extensive coverage of audition in human factors, cognitive aspects of auditory processing related to attention, working memory, speech and decision making, auditory processing changes associated with aging, and the impact of advanced auditory displays. The text draws together work from a vast array of disparate fields to create an interdisciplinary resource on auditory perception.

Robin Burgess-Limerick

Features:

• Explains human factors principles relevant to the design, operation, and maintenance of mining equipment • Provides pointers and additional references to help readers explore particular topics of interest in more depth • Discusses the impacts of mining equipment design and life cycle, mine site rules, procedures, work methods, guidelines, and similar topics • Includes case studies about mobile equipment that brings together the concepts introduced • Covers manual tasks and workstation design as well as access, egress, and confined spaces issues

• Brings together basic and applied research in applied auditory cognition • Describes how music can be used to enhance human performance • Includes numerous examples that explain key concepts • Discusses the links between sensory and cognitive processes and how their interaction can be used to improve display design • Provides extensive references for further reading and exploration of the topics Selected Contents: Audition: The Neglected Sense Modality in Human Factors Research. Auditory Processing. Theories and Techniques of Mental Workload Measurement. Utilizing Auditory Tasks in Measurement. Non-speech Sounds and Workload. Language Processing and Workload. Mental Workload of Communication. Aging, Audition, and Workload. Auditory Display Design. Catalog no. TF1738, February 2012, 343 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-32594-3, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as eBook

University of Queensland, Australia

Lisa J. Steiner This book covers the impact of new mining technology on human work performance and safety. Ergonomics experts Tim John Horberry, Robin Burgess-Limerick, and Lisa J. Steiner draw on their personal experience to provide recent research, case studies, and examples, making the book useful, accurate, informative, and easy to read. The authors combine their in-the-trenches experience and academic expertise to present a treatment that balances breadth with depth. Features:

Selected Contents: What is Human Factors, and Why is It Important for Mining Equipment? Equipment Design. It Is Not Just About Design: Mining Equipment Operations and Maintenance. Manual Tasks. Workstation Design and Anthropometric Variability. Physical Environment and Climate. Vision, Visibility and Lighting. Controls and Displays. Automation and New Technologies. Organisational and Task Factors. Training. References. Index. Catalog no. K10121, July 2010, 227 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0231-1, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook

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Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012 Edited by

Martin Anderson Health and Safety Executive, Bootle, UK

Reflecting the name change of the Ergonomics Society to the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, the peer-reviewed papers in this volume embrace a wide range of issues related to ergonomics. International contributors provide insight into current practice and present new research findings. They cover an array of topics, including defense; hazardous industries; human factors integration; inclusive design; medical; methods and tools; occupational health and safety; slips, trips, and falls; transport; and applications of ergonomics. Catalog no. K14939, April 2012, 458 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-62152-6 $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Designing for Older Adults Principles and Creative Human Factors Approaches, Second Edition Arthur D. Fisk, Wendy A. Rogers, Neil Charness, Sara J. Czaja, and Joseph Sharit The first edition of this resource broke ground as a primer on designing for older adults. In the second edition, the authors have revised and updated each of the original chapters, rearranged some of them for a more natural flow, added a new section of tutorials, and provided updated recommended readings. The multidisciplinary author team translates a vast array of academic literature into guidelines strongly grounded in science. They discuss the role the field of human factors plays in creating technology that is effective and safe to use. Catalog no. 80555, March 2009, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8055-1, $75.95 / £47.99 Also available as eBook

Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Safety

David W. Eby, Lisa J. Molnar, and Paula S. Kartje University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA

Based on recent research, this book discusses physical ergonomics, which is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Topics include working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, workplace layout, safety, and health.

A complete resource for those providing services to seniors as well as those responsible for transportation policy, this book addresses the complexities surrounding the booming number of aging drivers and includes practical solutions for sustaining safe transportation for this growing group. It takes a hard look at the skills related to safe driving and how they can be compromised by aging. It also provides a comprehensive description of assessment practices, issues, and tools and explores various means by which aging individuals can maintain safe mobility.

Catalog no. K13240, July 2012, 700 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7038-9, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 64533, December 2008, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6453-7, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Edited by

Waldemar Karwowski and Tareq Z. Ahram University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

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Ergonomic General Safety Advances in Ergonomics Modeling and Usability Evaluation

Reliability, Risk and Safety Back to the Future

Edited by

Halimahtun Khalid, Alan Hedge, and Tareq Z. Ahram

Ben J.M. Ale, Ioannis A. Papazoglou, and Enrico Zio

University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

A collection of over 300 contributions, this book covers risk and reliability analysis methods, maintenance optimization, human factors, and risk management. It highlights societal factors influencing the use of reliability and risk assessment methods. It also provides integral demonstrations of the use of risk analysis and safety assessment in many practical applications concerning major technological systems and structures. Invaluable to academics and engineers interested in nuclear engineering, oil and gas engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, communication, and infrastructure.

Taking the field of human factors and ergonomics beyond state of the art, this volume focuses on advances in the use of ergonomics modeling and on the evaluation of usability, a critical aspect of any human-technology system. The research described in the book’s 70 chapters is an outcome of dedicated research by academics and practitioners from around the world, and across disciplines. It provides an invaluable resource for evaluating products and environments. This volume is one of seven titles in the Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series. Catalog no. K11580, June 2010, 658 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3503-6, $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K12545, August 2010, 2448 pp. CD-ROM, ISBN: 978-0-415-60427-7 $490.00 / £312.00

Ergonomics for Children Fitting the Human Introduction to Ergonomics, Sixth Edition Karl H.E. Kroemer VPI & SU, Blacksburgh, Virginia, USA

With new figures, graphs, and tables, this latest edition of Fitting the Human provides quick access to the ergonomic information that professionals need when engineering workplaces, machinery, offices, computers, and lighting. Author Karl Kroemer organizes detailed knowledge regarding body size, strength, and mobility, as well as motivation, perceptions, and acquired skills. He also covers various work demands including shift work. Completely updated and revised, this seminal reference maintains the straightforward style of preceding editions as it describes mental and psychosocial ergonomics in detail. Catalog no. 55399, October 2008, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5539-9, $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook

Designing products and places for toddler to teens Edited by

Rani Lueder Humanics ErgoSystems, Inc. Encino, California

Valerie J. Berg Rice General Ergonomics, University City, Texas, USA

"...a timely compilation ... an extremely valuable resource for anyone concerned with design of safe systems for humans in general, but explicitly so for children." —Richard J. Hornick, Ph.D., CPE, past president of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

"I am so excited to see this book in press… provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the range of factors that should be considered when designing for children." —Wendy A. Rogers, Georgia Institute of Technology, past president of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Catalog no. TF1640, July 2007, 984 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-30474-0, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as eBook

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Ergonomic General Safety

Introduction to Ergonomics Third Edition R.S. Bridger Hants, UK

“…an absolute must for professors teaching ergonomics and human engineering at any level. … I highly recommend that all HF/E practitioners, as well as professors in the field, consider this book as a superb guidance source.” — Gerald P. Krueger, ERGONOMICS IN DESIGN, Fall 2010

“… a well-known textbook of basic ergonomics now in its third edition … This new edition has sought to enhance practicibility by including an ergonomics workshop in each chapter … Rating, four stars (Buy, read, and keep)” —Andy Slovak, Occupational Medicine, February 2011

Catalog no. 7306, August 2008, 808 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7306-0, $75.95 / £47.99

Human Factors Issues in Handgun Safety and Forensics Hal W. Hendrick, Paul Paradis, and Richard J. Hornick Packed with case examples, this book provides an overview of the human factors that may play a role in unintentional shooting incidents. It details the components and mechanics of handguns and ammunition to reveal safety problems in current designs. The authors stress the importance of safety training, evaluate various safety training programs, and make suggestions for improvement. The book concludes by applying the previous topics to forensic and investigative settings and providing advice for expert witnesses. It comes with an accompanying DVD with hundreds of color photos. Catalog no. ER574X, November 2007, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8058-5742-9, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

Biomechanics in Ergonomics

Writing and Designing Manuals and Warnings

Second Edition Edited by

Shrawan Kumar

4th Edition

University of North Texas, Fort Worth, USA

Patricia A. Robinson Coranado Consulting Services, Wisconsin, USA

Combining the latest research with the author’s nearly 30 years of experience helping companies improve instructions and warnings, this how-to book discusses nearly every aspect of developing state-of-the-art product manuals and safety warnings. This fourth edition of a bestseller includes coverage of the new ASI standard governing safety information in manuals and the revised ANSI standard governing safety label design. It discusses integrated product safety, technical products, failure-to-warn arguments in product liability cases, and greater reliance on the Internet for information on product safety.

Two of the most important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of the working population. Written by leaders in the field, this second edition of Biomechanics in Ergonomics presents thoroughly updated and new material regarding the biomechanics of tissues and organs in the workplace. This text establishes a foundation for the understanding of gross biomechanical loads on the human system at the tissue level. It describes biomechanical risk factors and supplies exposure assessment tools and techniques. Comprehensive in scope, the book is suitable for use by ergonomic engineers and physical therapists, and as a textbook for ergonomics courses.

Catalog no. 69845, June 2009, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6984-6, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 7908, December 2007, 744 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7908-6, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as eBook

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Healthcare Safety Epidemic of Medical Errors and HospitalAcquired Infections Systemic and Social Causes

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care and Patient Safety Second Edition

Edited by

William Charney

Pascale Carayon

"… ground-breaking work … will hopefully facilitate changes for improved quality of patient care in America."

University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

—Anne Hudson, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse, Coos County Public Health Dept. & Founder of Work Injured Nurses Group USA (WING USA), Oregon, USA

Features: • Presents an alternative model to address the dangers in the healthcare system • Critiques existing models that have been implemented to reduce negative patient outcomes • Addresses systemic causes for patient staff safety Selected Contents: Do No Harm: A Social Science Approach to Medical Errors and Hospital-Acquired Infections—A Systemic Approach to the Epidemic. For-Profit Care: Its Effect on Medical Errors. Medical Errors. Nosocomial Diseases: A Discussion of Issues and Prevention. No More Preventable Deaths: Hospital-Acquired Infections in Canada and One Union’s Campaign to Stop Them. Hospital Epidemiology. Staffing and Medical Errors. Working Conditions and Patient Safety: Impacts on Medical Errors. Shift Work and Its Impact on Medical Error. Bullying and Medical Errors. The Relationship between Lateral and Horizontal Violence and Bullying: Nurses and Patient Safety. Special Populations: Medical Error and Infection. Personal Protective Equipment: Patient and Worker Safety. Legal Issues. Technology and Medical Errors. Nursing Injury Rates and Negative Patient Outcomes: Connecting the Dots. Industrial Hygiene for Health-Care Workers: Exposures Causing Injuries. Perspectives of a Frontline Nurse. Medical Error: A Personal Story. Index. Catalog no. 89293, February 2012, 356 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8929-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

"… efforts need to be devoted to improving healthcare, and this handbook covers salient points. There is an impressive array of contributors handling a broad spectrum of topics. The list of topics is extensive without any major deficiencies. This volume should make a substantial contribution to the field." —Harvey Murff, M.D., M.P.H., Center for Health Services Research, Vanderbilt University

"The key feature is that it is comprehensive. The volume may be thick, but it can be one-stop shopping for those who would want to find information for human factors related to patient safety and quality. I am not aware of any other sources that come close to this goal." —Yan Xiao, Ph.D., Patient Safety Scientist and Human Factors Engineer, University of Maryland

• Provides a complete reference on human factors and ergonomics research • Emphasizes the contributions of human factors and ergonomics to patient safety and care quality • Includes coverage of emerging human factors and ergonomics issues • Discusses practical issues such as methods, interventions, and applications • Covers cognitive, physical, and organizational ergonomic issues in health care and patient safety • Examines human factors and ergonomics issues specific to a range of healthcare domains or applications Selected Contents: Introduction. Macroergonomics and Systems. Job and Organizational Design. Physical Ergonomics. Human Error. Human Factors and Ergonomics Methodologies. Human Factors and Ergonomics Interventions. Specific Applications. Catalog no. K11489, November 2011, 876 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3033-8, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

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Healthcare Safety

Patient Safety A Human Factors Approach

Patient Safety An Engineering Approach B.S. Dhillon

Sidney Dekker

University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia

With coverage ranging from the influence of professional identity in medicine and problematic nature of "human error," to the psychological and social features that characterize healthcare work, to the safety-critical aspects of interfaces and automation, this book spans the width of the human factors field and its importance for patient safety today. In addition, the book discusses topics such as accountability, just culture, and secondary victimization in the aftermath of adverse events and takes readers to the leading edge of human factors research today: complexity, systems thinking, and resilience. • Covers the difficult connections between error, competence, and identity in healthcare —a mix that makes medicine unique among safety critical worlds • Presents material written with the medical practitioner in mind

" … an outstanding book covering the most upto-date research translated into simple, easy-touse methods, procedures and indicators. Dr. Dhillon is an international authority in the field of reliability, safety and human factors engineering and authored over 38 books covering various design and engineering aspects. The highlight of this book is that Dr. Dhillon is applying time-tested, proven engineering best practices to the field of patient safety and is invaluable to Healthcare practitioners, administrators, academicians and researchers. It is an excellent, down-to-earth, easy-to-use pragmatic book with up-to-date coverage of literature." --Dr. Subramanyam Rayapati, IBM

Catalog no. K13421, November 2011, 234 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7386-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

• Includes the latest human factors/ergonomics research applicable to patient safety with examples that connect theory to actual practice • Discusses accountability and just culture • Presents information in easy-to-use bulleted lists and illustrations where possible and uses non-specialist language, which makes it accessible to all levels of professions and practitioners in healthcare

Advances in Human Aspects of Healthcare Edited by

Selected Contents:

Vincent G. Duffy

Medical Competence and Patient Safety, The Problem of "Human Error" in Healthcare. Cognitive Factors of Healthcare Work. New Technology, Automation and Patient Safety. Safety Culture and Organizational Risk. Practical Tools for Creating Safety. Accountability and Learning from Failure. New Frontiers in Patient Safety: Complexity and Systems Thinking.

This book discusses how human factors and ergonomics principles can be applied to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care. The topics include the design of work environments to improve satisfaction and well-being of patients, healthcare providers, and professionals. The utility of this area of research is to aid the design of systems and devices for effective and safe healthcare delivery.

Purdue University, Indiana, USA

Catalog no. K12403, May 2011, 261 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5225-5 $34.95 / £22.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K13227, July 2012, 700 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7021-1, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook

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Healthcare Safety

Handbook of Healthcare Delivery Systems

Handbook of Modern Hospital Safety

Edited by

Second Edition

Yuehwern Yih

Edited by

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

William Charney

While system engineering concepts have been broadly applied in healthcare systems, most improvements have focused on a specific segment or unit of the delivery system. Using a system engineering perspective, this handbook offers theoretical foundations, methodologies, and case studies in each main sector of the system. It explores how system engineering methodologies and their applications may improve patient outcomes and cost effectiveness and offers a comprehensive description of the healthcare delivery system from the macro level (hospitals) to the micro level (operating rooms).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare is one of the industries with the highest injury rates. This second edition of William Charney’s seminal work covers exposure paradigms and offers solutions and models of protection. Extensively updated, the new edition includes information on technology to protect healthcare workers, discusses threats in the form of emerging infectious diseases, and covers legislation and regulations. This edition also includes new data on interventions, recent research on occupational health and safety for healthcare workers, and insight into the philosophy of creating a safe hospital culture.

Catalog no. K10187, December 2010, 812 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0333-2, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 4785X, July 2009, 1226 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4785-1, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook

Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design

Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare

Edited by

Matthew Bret Weinger, Michael E. Wiklund, and Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau

Vincent G. Duffy

"... interesting, well-written, and achieves the goal of raising the reader's awareness of important design issues. I loved the book and now that I've told my colleagues they want to read it as well, so we'll buy one for our library since I'm not giving up my copy! Although it is not intended to provide specific solutions to design problems, even a reader with experience in equipment design will most definitely gain new insights into the manmachine interface of medical devices." — Jonathan A Gaev, Biomedical Engineering Online

Catalog no. ER562X, December 2010, c. 844 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8058-5627-9, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as eBook

Purdue University, Indiana, USA

Based on recent research, this book discusses how to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care through application of human factors and ergonomics principles. It provides guidance on the design and application of systems and devices for healthcare delivery, from both a patient and staff perspective. It covers everything from the proper design of bed rails to the most efficient design of operating rooms to analysis of staff-patient interaction. It also supplies a way to improve organizational aspects and approaches to modeling, targeting work aspects specific to healthcare settings. Catalog no. K11576, June 2010, 900 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3497-8, $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as eBook

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Healthcare Safety GIS in Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management Edited by

Medical Error and Patient Safety Human Factors in Medicine

Ric Skinner, GISP

George A. Peters and Barbara J. Peters

The Stonybrook Group, LLC, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Peters & Peters, Santa Monica, California, USA

“… Ric Skinner has pulled together leaders and scientists from an incredible cross-section of those who are truly involved in the preparations for, and responses to, emergencies. These authors— leaders in their fields—have managed to explain a comprehensive range and depth of information that will prove to be critical to an organization that wants to ensure success in their planning and response. My fervent hope is that those involved in emergency planning and operations will derive invaluable benefits and lessons from this book.”

“… a useful resource for any patient, attorney or physician who wishes to understand the potential for error as well as improvement in the current state of healthcare in America. This resource identifies the vulnerable areas of our healthcare system as well as the tragic outcomes of such vulnerabilities… an excellent resource for any health care provider, patient or attorney representing the patient’s best interest related to health care in America.”

—R. Tom Sizemore III, MD, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Preparedness & Emergency Operations, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Catalog no. K11128, April 2010, 279 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2129-9, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

Patient Safety The PROACT® Root Cause Analysis Approach Robert J. Latino Reliability Center, Inc. Hopewell, Virginia, USA

"Mr. Latino’s book reflects how RCA can be used to address serious patient safety risk opportunities…I believe this book would be welcomed in the healthcare field." —Fay A. Rozovsky, JD, MPH, The Rozovsky Group, Inc./RMS

"I believe this book will be an eye opener for healthcare leadership and a great tool for healthcare professionals in risk, quality, and safety m anagement." —Anne Flood, RN, MA, Union Memorial Hospital/MedStar Health

Catalog no. 87274, October 2008, 192 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8727-7, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

— Janabeth Fleming Taylor, R.N., R.N.C., - ATLA Paralegal of the Year 2002; Attorney's Medical Services, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas

Catalog no. 64789, November 2007, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6478-0, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

Reliability Technology, Human Error, and Quality in Health Care B.S. Dhillon University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

A compilation of data from a wide variety of sources, this book eliminates the need to pick through journal articles, online databases, and conference proceedings to obtain information. The authors discuss medical device maintenance, human error reporting systems and models for predicting human reliability and error, patient safety, quality methods, and steps for improving quality in healthcare. Highlights include a chapter on mathematical concepts and another chapter containing introductory material on reliability technology, human error, and quality considered essential to understanding materials presented in subsequent chapters. The book contains examples, their solutions, and end-of-chapter problems. Catalog no. 65580, February 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6558-9, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook

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Ergonomic-Transportation Safety Handbook of Driving Simulation for Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology

Transportation Systems Reliability and Safety

Edited by

B.S. Dhillon

Donald L. Fisher, Matthew Rizzo, Jeffrey Caird, and John D. Lee A how-to-do-it resource for researchers and professionals, this book brings together discussions of technical issues in driving simulation with broad areas in which driving simulation is now playing a role. Covering basic and advanced topics, the book examines hardware and software selection; visual database and scenario development; independent subject variables; and dependent vehicle, environmental, and psychological variables. It also explores statistical and biostatistical analysis, discusses different types of drivers, reviews existing and future keyin vehicle devices, and describes methods for validation of research.

University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Integrating coverage of transportation reliability and safety topics and concepts into a single volume, this book eliminates the need to consult a number of different resources to obtain important information. It begins with mathematical concepts and safety basics considered useful to understanding the contents of subsequent chapters. The author then covers the significance of human error in rail and transportation systems and provides material on methods used to perform reliability and safety analyses. Problems are included to test reader comprehension and examples with solutions are provided. Catalog no. K12078, February 2011, c. 236 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4640-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

• Defines the role of driving simulators in regional, national, and international safety efforts • Includes results of key driving simulator studies • Contains discussions of the scenarios and dependent variables critical for analysis • Provides research on diver simulation, applications, and policy in engineering, medicine, and psychology • Examines simulator adaptation syndrome, fidelity of the virtual environment, crossplatform comparisons among different simulators, development of standard scenarios for testing and training, and transfer of effects to the real world Selected Contents: Introduction. The Selection of Simulators: Car, Truck and Bus. Conduct of Simulator Experiments, Evaluations, and Interventions. Applications in Psychology. Applications in Engineering. Applications in Medicine. Conclusions. Appendix: CARRS. Catalog no. 61003, April 2011, 751 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6100-0, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook

Lighting for Driving Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals Peter R. Boyce Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

An examination of the crucial role lighting plays in road safety, this book explains the scientific reasoning behind different forms of lighting and their contribution to driver understanding of real and potential road hazards. The author discusses how these forms of lighting are likely to evolve in response to the development of new technology and an improved understanding of ergonomics and human factors. He addresses a wide range of complicating factors encountered in real driving situations such as glare, weather, complex signage, and driver age. The book illustrates how the many forms of lighting available can work together to best provide a coherent flow of information to the driver. Catalog no. 8529, December 2008, 371 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8529-2, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

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Ergonomic-Transportation Safety

Driver Distraction Theory, Effects, and Mitigation

Fatal Accidents

Edited by

Kristie Young, John D. Lee, and Michael A. Regan

How prosperity and safety are linked

A practical resource, this book outlines the underlying theory of distraction, its effects on driving performance and safety, strategies for mitigating its effects, and directions for future research. It also brings together the wide array of literature on the topic into one, all-inclusive volume. The book reviews the full range of distracting activities that occur while driving and recommends ways to manage distraction through enhanced data collection and analysis, driver education and training, driver licensing, legislation and enforcement, vehicle design, road design, company policies, and future research.

John Lancaster

Catalog no. 7426, October 2008, 672 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7426-5, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. WP9483, July 2009, 192 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9483-1, $189.95 / £116.00

Human Factors of Visual and Cognitive Performance in Driving

Human Factors in the Maritime Domain

Edited by Institute of Welding

This book proposes a model of human behavior in which the reduction in fatal accident rates over time results from a development of skill, such that the population becomes progressively more adept at avoiding mishaps. Such changes are subconsciously and collectively regulated by the population concerned—for example, by drivers in the case of road transport—and are made possible by advances in science and technology. A similar model is applicable to the reduction of general mortality rates, to economic growth, and to population growth.

Universidad de Granada, Spain

Michelle Rita Grech, Tim John Horberry, and Thomas Koester

Written clearly and concisely and using jargonfree language, this book compresses research from the past few decades into an accessible resource. It focuses on the concrete cognitive processes of driving, specifically, information acquisition and information processing. The text delineates the theory, practice, and application of human factors knowledge and psychology to explain human errors that occur when acquiring information from the road environment. The book discusses highway engineering technologies, signage, VMS, and safety as well as situational awareness, workload, and fatigue.

Bringing together human factors information from many domains, this book integrates a common body of knowledge into one single volume. It provides the background information necessary to acquire a core knowledge base and a muchneeded overview of human factors within the maritime domain. The authors draw from diverse backgrounds including working as a maritime surveyor, transport consultant, human factors lecturer, and mechanical engineer. This combination of human factors knowledge, maritime wisdom, and substantial publication experience results in a book that is effective and practical.

Catalog no. 55305, November 2008, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5530-6, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 43412, March 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4341-9, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

Candida Castro

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Industrial Hygiene Incidental Trainer A Reference Guide for Training Design, Development, and Delivery Margaret Wan

Management of Hazardous Energy Deactivation, De-Energization, Isolation, and Lockout

EOH Consulting, Saint Petersberg, Florida, USA

Thomas Neil McManus

This book guides incidental trainers through the process of training to help them achieve effectiveness in their programs. The first part of the text explains the fundamental steps, from assessing the training needs to validating the training program. The second part covers advanced topics such as how to build a business case for the training budget and training in the virtual environment. Providing ready-to-use checklists and templates, the author presents universal training techniques, including instructional strategies that can be applied to the changing workplace.

"… should be studied by anyone who has a responsibility for the control of hazardous energy—this includes equipment designers, persons who install equipment that uses hazardous energy, and persons who supervise or manage persons who work with or around hazardous energy. This is the first (and only) text that covers the subject with the depth and breadth needed to understand the full importance of the practice of hazardous energy control at all levels …"

North West Occupational Health Safety, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

—Robert C. Moats, Consultant

• Provides a step-by-step guide covering training design through program validation

• Includes reviews of hundreds of accident summaries to identify causes

• Includes ready-to-use checklists and templates

• Offers a U.S. and international focus on strategies for managing hazardous energy

• Offers instructional strategies that can be applied to the changing workplace Selected Contents: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRAINING: Introduction. Anatomy of a Training Plan. Training Needs Analysis. Task Analysis. Learning Objectives. Instructional Strategies. Training Aids and Media. Physical Environment. Testing Techniques. Presentation and Facilitation. Course Evaluation. Training Program Validation and Documentation. TRAINING LIKE THE PROS: Gaining Organizational Support for the Training Program. Achieving the Four Es of Training. From Presenter to Facilitator. Listening Skills: A Prerequisite of an Effective Trainer. Planning and Organizing an Energized Training Event. Generational Learning Styles. Training an International Workforce. Writing Valid and Reliable Test Questions. Techniques in Conducting Interviews and Surveys. A New Paradigm: Virtual Training. Additional Resources. Catalog no. K12701, October 2012, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5790-8, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook

• Defines risk-based versus deterministic strategies for the management of hazardous energy • Contains examples to illustrate the application of concepts to specific areas of hazardous energy Selected Contents: Hazardous Energy and Fatal Accidents. Occurrence of Hazardous Energy. Biological Effects of Hazardous Energy. Human Factors and Hazardous Energy. Hazardous Energy and Operating Systems. Integration and Control of Systems. Management of Hazardous Energy in Systems. Technical Aspects and Issues. Management and Administrative Issues. Appendix A: Consensus Standards and Regulations. Appendix B: Risk-Based Versus Deterministic Approaches. Appendix C: Programs and Personnel. Appendix D: Electrical Systems. Appendix E: Mechanical Systems. Appendix F: Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems. Appendix G: Fluid Handling Systems. Appendix H: Flowable Bulk Solids Handling Systems. Appendix I: Fuel Gases. Catalog no. K13638, July 2012, c. 853 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7836-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook

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Industrial Hygiene Indoor Air Quality Hospital Airborne Infection Control

The Latest Sampling and Analytical Methods, Second Edition

Wladyslaw Kowalski

OMEGA Southwest Environmental Consulting, Canyon Lake, Texas, USA

Kathleen Hess-Kosa

The first to deal with the control of airborne hospital-acquired infections in detail, this book offers practical methods for evaluating aerobiological problems and provides test protocols for air and surface sampling. It provides information on the ways in which airborne infections transmit, and offers engineering methods for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining air disinfection and surface disinfection systems using the latest technologies, including ultraviolet, ionization, ozone, plasma systems, and vegetative air cleaning. • Presents a detailed review of airborne hospitalacquired infections • Proposes new ways of categorizing and identifying airborne pathogens • Supplies epidemiological, etiological, and clinical data on airborne transmission • Includes the most extensive summary of airborne nosocomial infection case studies ever published • Assembles key evidence for airborne transmission of specific pathogens • Discusses options, solutions, and technologies for controlling hospital-acquired infections • Provides a detailed database of microorganisms that transmit airborne infections Selected Contents: Airborne Nosocomial Infections. Airborne Nosocomial Epidemiology. Hospital Aerobiology. Airborne Nosocomial Microorganisms. Airborne Nosocomial Etiology. Hospital Facilities. Ventilation and Dilution. Air Filtration. Hospital Disinfection. Hand Hygiene. Respiratory Infections. Surgical Site Infections. ICUs and Patient Rooms. Pediatric Nosocomial Infections. Immunocompromised and Burn Wound Infections. Nursing Homes. Procedural Controls and Guidelines. Air and Surface Sampling. UVGI Air Disinfection. UVGI Surface Disinfection. Alternative Air Cleaning Technologies. Appendix: Database of Airborne Nosocomial Pathogens. Index. Catalog no. K11161, December 2011, 370 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2196-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

"… very good discussion of emissions, measurement methods, reference resources, and many of the national and international standards that will become increasingly relevant to the indoor environmental field". —Robert W. Miller, CIH, Industrial Hygiene Consultant, Argus Environmental

"… provides strategies for investigation and guidance to set reliable protocols." —Sean Abbott, Ph.D., Laboratory Director, Natural Link Mold Lab

"I like how honest the writing is, stating the facts of the situations and not jumping to conclusions… we deal with clients who ‘smell something funny’ all the time. They usually think it is mold since the media has scared them into that but your writings show different aspects" —Jessica Bray, Owner/Manager, ServPro of Guadalupe & Gonzales Counties

" This book is useful in my practice and will stay within arms reach as an important reference." —Kerry Haliburton, Attorney-at-Law, Naman Howell Smith and Lee

• Updated sampling and analytical information • New chapter on Other Indoor Air Quality Pollutants covers tobacco smoke, pesticides, ultra-fine particles, radon, and sulfurcontaining gypsum board • New chapter on Psychological Factors from Perceived Indoor Air Quality • New Chapter on Assessing Air Movement in Buildings • Expanded appendices for easy access to pertinent support information Selected Contents: The Starting Line. Omnipresent Bioaerosols. Chemical Unknowns. Identification of Dusts. Building Systems and Materials. Glossary. Appendices. Catalog no. K11302, May 2011, 397 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2665-2, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as eBook

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Industrial Hygiene Microorganisms in Home and Indoor Work Environments Diversity, Health Impacts, Investigation and Control, Second Edition Edited by

Brian Flannigan, Robert A. Samson, and J. David Miller A complete review of airborne microorganisms and the indoor environments in which they can be found, this second edition of a bestseller covers heterotrophic bacteria and fungi, viruses, pollen, and mites. The authors provide a comprehensive review of microorganisms in outdoor and indoor air, their growth, control, and remediation. It highlights the effects of prolonged exposure to them on the health of occupants of buildings. Extensively revised and expanded, this second edition includes three additional chapters and reflects advances made in the decade since its initial publication. New Chapters Include: • Pollen in Indoor Environments • Molecular Methods of Investigation • Analysis for Toxins and Inflammatory Compounds Updated/Extended Chapters Include: • Microorganisms in Outdoor Air • Bacteria and Other Bioaerosols in Industrial Workplaces • Respiratory Tract Infections Caused by Indoor Fungi • Building-related Illness: Epidemiological and Case-related Evidence Chapters with New Contributors Include: • Respiratory Tract Infections Caused by Indoor Bacteria • Analysis of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds Selected Contents: Microorganisms in Air. Microorganisms in Homes and Work Environments. Airborne Microorganisms and Disease. Microbiological Investigation of Indoor Environments. Common and Important Species of Actinobacteria and Fungi in Indoor Environments. Appendix: Glossary of Mycological Terms. Index. Catalog no. 93347, April 2011, 539 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9334-6, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

Asbestos Risk Assessment, Epidemiology, and Health Effects, Second Edition Edited by

Ronald P. Dodson Samuel P. Hammar Diagnostic Specialties Laboratory, Bremerton, Washington, USA

Praise for the Previous Edition "The authors clearly have a very detailed understanding of the relevant laws and provide a comprehensive overview of the links between these and environmental health. (The book's) value lies in meeting the generalist needs of public interest groups, high school teachers, first year introductory undergraduate courses and, possibly, environmental health practitioners." —Progress in Physical Geography, Vol. 28, No. 4, 2004

Catalog no. K10484, June 2011, 679 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0968-6, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook

Sick Building Syndrome and Related Illness Prevention and Remediation of Mold Contamination Edited by

Walter E. Goldstein Goldstein Consulting Company, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

A practical reference, this book focuses on the serious contaminants that cause fungal infestations, commonly referred to as mold. It provides information on how to counter problems as they occur and how to prevent infestations with proactive measures. It includes chapters on biology and metrics that explore how to approach measuring infestation and understanding it. It also discusses mold and other contaminant particles, remediation, and repair to provide insight on what to do in the event of a problem. Catalog no. K10091, August 2010, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0144-4, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as eBook

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Industrial Hygiene Building Vulnerability Assessments Industrial Hygiene and Engineering Concepts

Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing Edited by

Steven B. Karch

Edited by

Consultant and Cardiac Pathologist & Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA

Martha J. Boss and Dennis W. Day URS Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Chemical, biological, and radioactive (CBR) threats are generally only recognized after a catastrophic event such as terrorism or sabotage occurs. However, many buildings and facilities throughout the world already have these known risk factors. This resource aids building owners and operators in quickly determining appropriate risk management during normal operations and when emergencies occur. It explores ventilation systems, the value of sheltering versus evacuation, design options, decontamination methods, and mechanical systems. It also presents summaries of regulations that are used to determine if chemicals that are present create a risk to off-site locations or constitute a homeland security vulnerability.

This book analyzes the acute and chronic effects of alcohol intoxication and a variety of methods with which to measure alcohol concentration in blood, urine, and breath testing. It considers variations in acute impairment by detailing the disposition and fate of alcohol in the body and factors influencing absorption, distribution, and elimination. Containing more than 40 tables, the information is extensively referenced and supported by a range of studies. Catalog no. 54457, October 2007, 154 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5445-3, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 78348, June 2009, 436 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7834-3, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook

Environmental Site Assessment Phase I

Workplace Drug Testing

A Basic Guide, Third Edition

Steven B. Karch

Edited by Consultant and Cardiac Pathologist & Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA

Kathleen Hess-Kosa OMEGA Southwest Environmental Consulting, Canyon Lake, Texas

Promoting a better understanding of the rationale and process behind site assessment, this book describes the methods used by leaders in the industry and emphasizes the development of an easy-to-follow investigative strategy. It discusses history and legal issues, and describes investigations of the physical setting and surrounding area, historic usage, building materials, and industrial activities.

Using sample protocols from the transportation and nuclear power industries, Workplace Drug Testing reviews federal regulations for workplace testing programs and demonstrates practical techniques for specimen collection and laboratory testing. It compares workplace testing outside the US, including protocols, attitude surveys, and legislation. Chapters cover analytical approaches for immunoassay and confirmatory testing; scientific information for biological matrices other than urine; procedures for using hair, oral fluid, and sweat; and physiologic considerations when interpreting alternative matrix test results. The book contains numerous tables and figures and expert data, and is supported by extensive references.

Catalog no. 7966, November 2007, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7966-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. 54481, October 2007, 208 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5448-4, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook

"This book is written such that it is informative for those who are new to the subject and is a quick reference guide for those already knowledgeable in the field… "

—Electrical Insulation Magazine

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These Resources Help You Put Safety First! Patient Safety A Human Factors Approach Sidney Dekker Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia

• Covers the difficult connections between error, competence, and identity in healthcare • Presents material written with the medical practitioner in mind • Discusses accountability and just culture See Page 26

Labor and Employment Issues for the Safety Professional Thomas D. Schneid Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

"Dr. Schneid has put together a complete compendium of important topics, tools, and, most importantly, PRACTICAL thoughts. … the CONCEPTS that Tom has explicitly put before you are KEY to your understanding and survivability in the unique environment in safety, legal and making a difference." —From the foreword by Michael J. Fagel, Ph.D., CEM, Eastern Kentucky University, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University

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