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Occupational Health & Safety New!

Accident/ Incident Prevention Techniques Second Edition Charles D. Reese

New!

Management Obligations for Health and Safety

University of Connecticut (Retired), Storrs, USA

Gregory W. Smith

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.

In recent years, safety management 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.

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Provides job safety analysis Explains safety and health tracking Defines safe operating procedures Presents root, change, cause, and barrier analysis • Applies to a wide range of industries and occupations

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, 636 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5509-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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• Focuses on individual responsibility and liability rather than organizational failure • Includes legal case studies and public enquiries • Examines management expectations from both legal and safety management perspectives • Discusses how the identified 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, 192 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6278-0 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety New!

Forthcoming!

Safety Performance in a Lean Environment

Principles of Emergency Management

A Guide to Building Safety into a Process

Edited by

Paul F. English

Aurora Safety, Founder, CEO, Illinois, USA

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 in order to create a strong safety program.

Presenting real-world solutions for the increasingly complex role of the emergency manger, this book provides best practices for communication in-crisis and ensuring preparedness. It addresses a variety of disaster scenarios and hazard-specific issues, including agroterrorism, pandemic planning, high profile workplace violence, school shooting incidents, event planning, the potential for chemical/biological and explosive terrorist attacks, as well as unique considerations in conventional natural disaster events. Various industry professionals offer realworld examples of plans in action.

• Provides examples of models and how environmental health and safety play into these models

• Presents preparedness and mitigation strategies for more specialized instances of disaster

• Includes examples of pitfalls in changing business models

• Provides tips to ensure preparedness efforts and the safety of both individuals and operations during a crisis

• 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, 165 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2112-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Hazard Specific Issues & Mitigation Strategies Michael J. Fagel

• Offers proven interagency and team communication • Includes real-world examples of plans in action

Selected Contents: The National Response Plan. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management. Continuity of Operations. Vulnerability. Natural Disasters. Man-Made Disasters. Agroterrorism. Pandemic Planning. EOC Public Health. Safety. CBRNE and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Public Information Officer and the Media. Crisis Management and Active Shooter. Workplace Violence, School Violence, and Bomb Threats. Special Event Planning. CEO's Guide to Crisis Planning. Catalog no. K13259, December 2011, c. 590 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7120-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety

Discrimination Law Issues for the Safety Professional

Labor and Employment Issues for the Safety Professional

Thomas D. Schneid

Forthcoming!

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

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.

"Dr. Schneid has put together a complete compendium of important topics, tools, and, most importantly, PRACTICAL … 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."

• Takes a proactive approach to identifying situations where potential discrimination against an employee or individual may occur

—From the foreword by Michael J. Fagel, Ph. D., CEM, Eastern Kentucky University, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University

• Provides guidance on how to take immediate action to address potential discriminatory situations

• Identifies the applicable law or regulation and provides possible solutions to achieve and maintain compliance with the law or regulation while achieving the safety objective

• Discusses new laws and amendments to existing laws, and illustrates the filing process for claims • Covers the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

• Covers conflicts between laws and regulations • Includes case law and reference points • Discusses a substantial number of the laws and regulations for the safety professional

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.

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 an eBook

Catalog no. K13074, December 2011, c. 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6779-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety 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 worker's 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. • Provides a reference tool for the experienced practicing safety professional, as well as a study guide for university students and those preparing for the BCSP Exam • Addresses major topics of the safety and health profession • Includes the latest version of the BCSP examination reference sheets • Offers 150 equations and 150 problems to reinforce understanding

Selected Contents: The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Exam. Regulations. OSHA Record Keeping. Math Review. Particulates and Gases. Toxicology. Industrial Hygiene. Ventilation. Noise. Illumination. Biological Hazards. Thermal Stressors. Personal Protective Equipment. Statistics for the Safety Professional. Fire Protection and Prevention. Mechanics. Hydrostatics and Hydraulics. Electrical Safety. Engineering Economy. Training. Accident Investigations. Worker's Compensation. Catalog no. K11570, December 2010, 580 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3485-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an 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 next-to-nothing about the safety and health field …” —William H. Weeks, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA

• Presents useful information about specific workplace safety and health hazards in an accessible format • Allows readers to immediately locate the area of interest, based on what they already know or what they need to know • Provides workplace safety and health information quickly and easily • Addresses required documentation, training elements, record-keeping, and more • Includes links for background and training information and sample programs

Selected Contents: Asbestos. Bloodborne Pathogens. Combustible Dusts. Compressed Gases. Confined Spaces. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, and Slings. Electrical Safety. Emergency Preparations (Exit Routes, Emergency Action, and Fire Prevention Plans). Ergonomics. Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Guarding Powered Hand, Table, and Fixed Machine Tools. Hazard Communication. Hearing Protection. Heat and Cold Stress. Hexavalent Chromium. Highway Worksite Safety. Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality. Injury and Illness Protection Program. Ionizing Radiation. Laboratory Safety and Health. Lead. Lockout/Blockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy). Medical Services and First Aid. Nanotechnology. Office, School, and Retail Safety. Personal Protective Equipment. Pesticide Use. Powered Industrial Trucks. Process Safety Management. Respiratory Protection. Spray Finishing. Ventilation (Industrial). Welding. Workplace Violence Prevention. Catalog no. K10371, January 2011, 409 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0732-3 $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety

Handbook of Chemicals and Safety T.S.S. Dikshith Bilekahalli, Bangalore, India

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. • Offers a comprehensive, integrated, and accessible tool for the management of several chemical substances • 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 • Lists chemical substances in alphabetical order, making the information easy to find

Safe Use of Chemicals A Practical Guide T.S.S. Dikshith 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, the exposure limits, and methods of proper storage and disposal. Tables and appendices are included where appropriate. • 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. 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.

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. K11089, November 2010, 531 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2060-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 80512, August 2008, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8051-3, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Loss Control Auditing A Guide for Conducting Fire, Safety, and Security Audits

Loss Prevention and Safety Control Terms and Definitions

E. Scott Dunlap

Dennis P. Nolan

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

Saudi Aramaco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

A comprehensive resource for those developing and executing a loss control audit program, this book comes at 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.

An encyclopedic, A-Z listing of terminology, Loss Prevention and Safety Control: Terms and Definitions addresses the need for a comprehensive reference that provides a complete and sufficient description of the terminology used in the safety/loss prevention field. Fostering clarity in communication among diverse segments within the field and between outside agencies, this book: • Provides a reference for the background, meaning, and description of safety and loss prevention terms being used in government, industry, research, and education

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

• Contains two-paragraph descriptions of terms, photographs, diagrams, graphs, and tables to aid understanding of the subject, making it more than a dictionary

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

• Includes common safety terms, safety engineering aspects, a description of safety organizations, and a list of common safety standards and their scope

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

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 sphere of influence. And even though fire protection and environmental professionals use identical and similar terminology, their meanings may be slightly different in selected applications.

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, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Corporate Safety Compliance

Developments in Theory, Research, and Practice, Second Edition

OSHA, Ethics, and the Law

Edited by

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

Ståle Einarsen, Helge Hoel, Dieter Zapf, and Cary L. 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, and abusive supervision. • Discusses characteristics such as frequency, duration, power-balance, status of bullies and victims, objective vis-à-vis subjective bullying, and interpersonal vis-à-vis organizational bullying • Reviews key conceptual and methodological challenges from the literature on hostile behaviors at work which are highly relevant to the issues of workplace bullying • Covers how to conduct a fair and proper internal investigation and explores obstacles often encountered in providing a fair hearing • Examines interventions and strategies used in the prevention and management of bullying in organizations and discusses their effectiveness • Defines the key principles behind the planning and implementation of interventions for the prevention and management of bullying • Addresses the role of counseling and treatment of targets of bullying as well as treatment of health-related after effects of bullying • Identifies some of the central themes concerning bullying and the law

Selected Contents: The Nature of the Problem. Empirical Evidence. Explaining the Problem. Managing the Problem.

Thomas D. Schneid

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 to maintain OSHA compliance, using specific case studies to illustrate ways to avoid or to minimize the impact of legal issues.

Explains how to avoid potential liability in the safety and health arena • Includes detailed examples of and checklists for protocols used by OSHA • Supplies a working knowledge of the appeals process from the informal conference stage through an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court • Explores the murky area of criminal liability for individuals and corporations under the OSHA act and state criminal codes • Includes a guide to legal issues involving OSHA and the potential legal areas of liability to avoid

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, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10270, September 2010, 512 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0489-6 $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Process Plants A Handbook for Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition

Fire Protection for Commercial Facilities

Trevor Kletz Paul Amyotte

Mark Bromann

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rally Fire Protection Services, Illinois, USA

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.

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.

• Describes recent methodologies for measuring and assessing the degree of inherent safety • Emphasizes the functioning of inherent safety within the hierarchy of controls • Considers the key role of inherent safety within a process safety management system and the various elements of such a system • Includes specific examples of inherent safety applications • Features case studies of several major process incidents

Selected Contents:

• Covers specific occupancies within buildings • Investigates commonly encountered situations • Describes typical system components • Employs a conversational tone that makes it easy to grasp the concepts

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.

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. FAQ's. Current Fire Protection Overview.

Catalog no. K10249, May 2010, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0455-1, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11343, October 2010, 251 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2720-8, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety 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. • Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the field of occupational health and safety • Covers all important hazard factors related to the working environment • Discusses the influences of human and technical factors in work processes • Includes technical, medical, and organizational aspects of work processes • Explores modern occupational health and safety management systems

Selected Contents: Legal Labour Protection. Psychophysical Capabilities of Humans in the Working Environment. Basic Hazards in the Work Environment. The Effects of Hazards on Work Processes. Basic Directions for Shaping Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. Index. Catalog no. K10349, May 2010, 662 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0684-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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

Updated with more than 30 percent new and revised material, this second edition includes: • Examination of safety and health management from a component development hierarchical approach • Discussion of tried and true methods that give you the tools to creatively address your company’s specific needs • How to work with and within the OSHA Compliance approach, how to handle OSHA regulations, and new recordkeeping guidelines • How each facet of developing safety and health programs works as an integral part of the entire effort

Selected Contents: In the Beginning: Introduction. Making a Commitment: Management’s Commitment and Involvement. Being a Part: Workforce Involvement. Put it in Writing: A Written Safety and Health Program. Getting Safe Performance: Motivating Safety and Health. Getting Safe Actions: Behavior Base Safety. Search for the Culprits: Hazard Identification. Taking a Serious Look: Analyzing Hazards. Hurting: Occupational Injuries. Sick: Occupational Illnesses. Bent too Far: Ergonomics. Addressing Illnesses: Industrial Hygiene. Taking Action: Intervention, Controls and Prevention. Using the Tools: Accident Prevention Techniques. Who Knows What: Safety and Health Training. The Guiding Light: OSHA Compliance. The Golden Rules: OSHA Regulations. All Around: Workplace Environmental Issues. Keep Me Safe: Workplace Security and Violence. Let’s Find a Way: Safety Communications. Everything Cost Money: Financing Safety and Health. All’s Well That Ends Well. Catalog no. 51806, October 2008, 520 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5180-3, $102.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

The Risk Management of Safety and Dependability

Michael J. Fagel

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 what risks must be managed as a legal requirement, how risk is quantified, and what methods can be used to reduce risk. It uses case histories of recent disasters to illustrate failures in risk management.

Aurora Safety, Founder, CEO, Illinois, USA

“A true professional, Mike Fagel arrived at FDNY WTC Incident Command Post on Duane Street, a short distance from Ground Zero, as chaos was still not contained. He organized, directed, and cajoled until order again appeared in our health and safety efforts for the thousands of personnel struggling at rescuing and recovering the victims of 9/11. Many of the Ground Zero workers have their health still intact because of Mike’s courage and efforts.” —Charles R. Blaich, Deputy Chief FDNY, & Logistics Chief, WTC ICP

“… an essential tool that 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

• Covers the federal guidelines of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the standards of the Incident Command System (ICS) • Presents communication and operational best practices • Includes checklists and sample documents for improving organizational and interagency operations

Selected Contents: Introduction. Assessing Vulnerabilities. Developing a Planning Team. Responder Health and Safety. Disaster Preparedness and the Law. Stress Management and Responders. Developing an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Developing an Exercise Program. EOC Management and Operations. ICS/EOC Interface. Continuity of Operations Planning. The Role of Business Continuity Management. Appendices. Catalog no. K11747, December 2010, 430 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3851-8, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Edited by

W. Wong

Catalog no. N10174, May 2010, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2992-9, $205.95 / £130.00

Security Manager's Guide to Disasters Managing Through Emergencies, Violence, and Other Workplace Threats Anthony D. Manley Wantagh, New York, USA

“… covers a great breadth of subject matter ... provides a broad overview that could be useful to entry-level professionals … .” —Paul D. Barnard, CPR CISM, Security Manager, U.S. Department of Defense, in Security Management, August 2010

“… 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

“… provides strategies for preventing or reducing the severity of an incident and initiating immediate and professional responses to reduce the loss of life …” —ASIS Dynamics, March / April 2010

Catalog no. K10448, July 2009, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0906-8, $102.95 / £65.99 Also available as an eBook

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Safety, Health, and Environmental Auditing A Practical Guide Simon W. Pain A practical guide to environmental, safety, and occupational health audits, this book allows organizations and business to avoid expensive external auditors and conduct accurate, representative, and reproducible audits in-house. In contrast to the over-academic and uninspiring tone of most auditing books, it gives accessible, user-friendly advice that builds on novel auditing techniques designed to overcome common problems in the audit process. • Provides an audit protocol for 60 aspects of safety, health, and environmental management • Considers the human factors and the mechanics of auditing • Includes a CD with audit protocols and a copy of the Plaudit 2 audit protocols, for easy copying and printing of the audit

Environmental and Human Health Risk Management in Developing Countries Edited by

E.N. Laboy-Nieves, M.F.A. Goosen, and E. 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 under-developing 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 to interpret that risk management and the advancement of research in sustainable development is of utmost importance for all parties involved 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, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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. Appendices. Catalog no. K11449, April 2010, 230 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2947-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Developing a Safety and Health Program Second Edition Daniel E. Della-Giustina West Virginia University, USA

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. Catalog no. K10738, December 2009, 158 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1438-3, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety New!

Lean Sustainability

Lean Safety

Creating Safe, Enduring, and Profitable Operations

Transforming your Safety Culture with Lean Management

Dennis Averill

Robert Hafey

Unilever, Bel Air, Maryland, USA

Homer Glen, Illinois, 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 your overall impact on the environment.

"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."

• Introduces novel approaches for achieving safety and sustainability excellence

Catalog no. K10844, December 2009, 186 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1642-4 $40.95 / £25.99

• Explains how to supply employees with the skills and motivation to work safely • Illustrates the application of Value Steam Mapping to environmental and sustainability issues • Presents powerful methods for boosting efficiencies while reducing safety incidents and overall impact on the environment

Selected Contents: Safety, Health, & Environmental (SHE) Pillar: Foundation of Lean Continuous Improvement. Autonomous SHE. Preparation Phase: Laying the Foundation for SHE Excellence. Integrating SHE into the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar. Integrating SHE, Planned Maintenance, & Early Management. Focused Improvement, Training & Education, and SHE. SHE Pillar Activities. Lean & Green: Applying Lean to the Environment. Catalog no. K12680, June 2011, 222 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5716-8 $39.95 / £25.99

—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 …" —Dan McDonnell, Lean Initiative Manager, General Electric Transportation

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, $102.95 / £65.99 Also available as an 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

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.

• Provides examples of the evaluations of existing control rooms and proposals for changes in communication structures, shift patterns, and many other factors

Catalog no. 92480, October 2009, 264 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9248-6, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

• Discusses training, maintenance procedures, communications processes, automation, allocation, workload, and layout

Handbook of Control Room Design and Ergonomics

• Reviews example procedures produced through the application of a quality management system • Addresses the dichotomy of scheduling tasks between humans and machines

A Perspective for the Future, Second Edition

Selected Contents:

Edited by

Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics. Competencies. Training. Procedures. Communication Process. Manning and Workload. Automation. Supervision. Shift Patterns. Control Room Layout. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Alarms. Environment. Human Error. Safety Culture.

Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand

Catalog no. K10495, November 2009, 446 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0991-4, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Toni Ivergard Brian Hunt Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

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. Catalog no. 64290, October 2008, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6429-2, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

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Occupational Health & Safety Radiation Threats and Your Safety

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

A Guide to Preparation and Response for Professionals and Community Armin Ansari Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

“… I would recommend it to health physicists, emergency managers, and those involved with public communication.” —George J. Vargo, Health Physics, June 2011

“… very impressed with the book and would strongly recommend it … particularly impressed with the author’s ability to communicate the risks associated with radiation in terms that are both expert and toned down to layman terms. …” —Nuclear Technology, Vol. 171, August 2010

“... the best and most comprehensive treatment of this subject… a valuable addition to my reference library …” —Health Physics News

Catalog no. C8361, October 2009, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8361-3, $71.95 / £45.99 Also available as an eBook

Tim John Horberry, Robin Burgess-Limerick, and Lisa J. Steiner Written by leading experts from Australia and North America, 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. The book supplies a much-needed overview of the human element in the journey to optimal equipment design of mining equipment. Catalog no. K10121, July 2010, 227 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0231-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an 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. It also explores the components of laser work with optics, vibration control on the optical table, selection of the power meter, how safety limits are determined, and user training. Catalog no. 68547, December 2008, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6854-2, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook

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

This book covers Human Reliability Assessment 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 a range of HRA models and tools and how to select the appropriate one. These discussions provide HRA specialists and decision makers with the research to either backup their decisions or lead them to change them. Catalog no. 68512, October 2009, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6851-1, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

16 New & Noteworthy Resources in Occupational Health and Safety from CRC Press

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Occupational Health & Safety Industrial Safety and Health for People-Oriented Services

Industrial Safety and Health for Administrative Services

Charles D. Reese

University of Connecticut (Retired), Storrs, USA

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 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 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 physical 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, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 53825, October 2008, 418 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5382-1, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

Industrial Safety and Health for Goods and Materials Services

Industrial Safety and Health for Infrastructure Services Charles D. Reese

Charles D. Reese

University of Connecticut (Retired), Storrs, USA

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).

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 in order to comply with its regulations.

Catalog no. 53809, October 2008, 560 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5380-7, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 53787, October 2008, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5378-4, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an 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, $195.95 / £125.00 Also available as an eBook

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Ergonomic General Safety Forthcoming!

Ergonomics Foundational Principles, Applications and Technologies Pamela McCauley Bush University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

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.

Selected Contents: FOUNDATIONAL ERGONOMICS. Course Overview/Introduction to Human Engineering/Ergonomics. Systems of the Human Body. Muscular Work & Nervous Control of Movements. Environmental Ergonomic Factors. Work Efficiency and Body Size/ Anthropometry. Anthropometry. Lab 1: Anthropometry. Legislative and Regulatory Issues Impacting Ergonomics. APPLIED ERGONOMICS. Design of Work Places & Hand tools. Lab 2: Workplace Design. Special Topic: Ergonomics in Special Environments. Lab 3: (Example: Ergonomics in Service Environments). Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Lab 4: CrD Lab. Heavy Work & Evaluating physical Workloads. Lab 5: Physical Workload Analysis. Lifting Guidelines & Skilled/Precision Work. Lab 6: NIOSH Lifting Guidelines. Fatigue, Occupational Stress, Boredom. Information Ergonomics/Mental Activity. Lab 7: Information Workload Analysis. Products Liability. Warning Labels. Lab #8 Warning Labels Products Liability. Controls and Displays. Effects of various work hours: Shift Work.

Forthcoming!

Occupational Physiology Edited by

Allan Toomingas, Svend Erik Mathiassen, and Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist A clear and accessible text on work physiology, this book focuses on important issues in the modern working life. Taking up some of today's major public health problems – musculoskeletal disorders and stress, this book explains connections between work, well-being and health according to up-to-date research in the field. It gives an orientation of useful methods for risk assessments and provides guidelines on arranging a good working life from the perspective of the working individual, the company and society as a whole. • Addresses occupational hazards and the health benefits of following good work protocols • Each chapter combines physiological, epidemiological, and occupational information with guidelines and suggestions for improvement • A comprehensive yet practical source about the human body in modem work life

Selected Contents: Work, Work Life, Work Life Physiology. Work With High Energy Load. Work With High Muscular Load. Work in Extreme Postures. Work That is Highly Repetitive. Long Lasting Low Intensive Sedentary Work. Work With High Mental Load. Work In Cold or Warm Temperatures. A Good Work Life For Everyone. Catalog no. K13002, December 2011, c. 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6696-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS RESEARCH. Basic Research: History and Approaches. Applied Research Studies. Research in the occupational environment. Emerging research opportunities. Catalog no. K10245, December 2011, c. 376 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0445-2, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

18 New & Noteworthy Resources in Occupational Health and Safety from CRC Press

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Designing for Situation Awareness An Approach to User-Centered Design, Second Edition Mica R. Endsley and Debra G. Jones SA Technologies, Marietta, Georgia, USA

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 to nourish the situation awareness of their system’s users. The second edition significantly expands and updates the examples throughout to include 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.

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, $71.95 / £45.99 Also available as an eBook

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, c. 368 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6355-4 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society David W. Eby, Lisa J. Molnar, and Paula S. Kartje University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

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. 64533, December 2008, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6453-7, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

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Ergonomic General Safety Advances in Ergonomics Modeling and Usability Evaluation Edited by

Halimahtun Khalid, Alan Hedge, and Tareq Z. Ahram 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, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Bestseller!

Fitting the Human Introduction to Ergonomics, Sixth Edition

Reliability, Risk and Safety Back to the Future Edited by

Ben J.M. Ale, Ioannis A. Papazoglou, and Enrico Zio A collection of over 300 contributions, this book covers risk and reliability analysis methods, maintenance optimisation, 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. Catalog no. K12545, August 2010, 2448 pp. CD-ROM, ISBN: 978-0-415-60427-7 $470.00 / £299.00

Ergonomics for Children Designing products and places for toddler to teens Edited by

Karl H.E. Kroemer

Rani Lueder

VPI & SU, Blacksburgh, Virginia, USA

Humanics ErgoSystems, Inc., Encino, California

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.

Valerie J. Berg Rice

Catalog no. 55399, October 2008, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5539-9, $57.95 / £29.99 Also available as an eBook

General Ergonomics, University City, Texas, USA

"... 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, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

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Bestseller!

Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition

Human Factors Issues in Handgun Safety and Forensics Hal W. Hendrick, Paul Paradis, and Richard J. Hornick

R.S. Bridger Hants, UK

“… a treasure trove of history, mainstay principles, practical examples, and thought-provoking applications for HF/E. … 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

“… awell-known textbook of basic ergonomics now in its third edition. It has a practical, down-toearth approach to the subject. … 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, $71.95 / £45.99

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, $97.95 / £61.99 Also available as an eBook

Writing and Designing Manuals and Warnings, Fourth Edition

Biomechanics in Ergonomics

Patricia A. Robinson

University of North Texas, Fort Worth, USA

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. Catalog no. 69845, June 2009, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6984-6, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

Second Edition Edited by

Shrawan Kumar Three of the most important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, 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. 7908, December 2007, 744 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7908-6, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

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Healthcare Safety New!

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

Pascale Carayon University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

"The premise of the book is very timely and appropriate. The epidemic of medical errors has finally been well established and well publicized … 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 a one-step 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

• 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 • Emphasizes the contribution of human factors and ergonomics to patient safety and care quality • Examines human factors and ergonomics issues specific to a range of healthcare domains or applicatio

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, 879 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3033-8, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

New!

Patient Safety An Engineering Approach B.S. Dhillon University of Ottawa, Canada

Filled with up-to-date information, this book demonstrates how to handle patient safety-related problems by using methods developed in the area of engineering. It covers mathematical concepts and provides introductory material on safety and human factors considered essential to understand materials presented in subsequent chapters. The author’s presentation covers topics in such a manner that readers will require no previous knowledge to understand the concepts. • Integrates methods and techniques developed in the area of engineering to handle safety and human error-related problems • Covers mathematical concepts and another chapter on introductory materials on safety and human factors considered essential to understand materials presented in subsequent chapters • Includes methods considered useful to perform patient safety-related analysis • Covers health care workers and their safety • Presents medical device safety and errors— from the software used in cardiac-rhythmmanagement products, to operator errors associated with medical devices/equipment

Selected Contents: Introduction. Patient Safety Mathematics. Safety and Human Factors Basics. Methods for Performing Patient Safety Analysis. Patient Safety Basics. Medication Safety and Errors. Health Care Workers’ Role and Safety and Falls. Human Error in Various Medical Areas and Other Related Information. Medical Device Safety and Errors. Medical Device Usability. Patient Safety Organizations, Data Sources, and Mathematical Models. Appendix: Bibliography—Literature on Patient Safety. Index. Catalog no. K13421, November 2011, 230 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7386-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Healthcare Safety Handbook of Healthcare Delivery Systems

New!

Patient Safety

Edited by

A Human Factors Approach

Yuehwern Yih

Sidney Dekker

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia

While system engineering concepts have been broadly applied in the healthcare systems, most improvements have been 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 could 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 room).

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 examines the human factors field and its importance for patient safety. The book discusses topics such as accountability, just culture, and secondary victimization in the aftermath of adverse events. It takes readers to the leading edge of human factors research today: complexity, systems thinking, and resilience.

• Provides a systems perspective of healthcare delivery • Describes components in the healthcare delivery system for the macro and micro level

• Covers the difficult connections between error, competence, and identity in healthcare – a mix that makes medicine unique among safety critical worlds

• Covers state-of-the-art technologies in healthcare delivery systems

• Presents material written with the medical practitioner in mind

• Presents healthcare pricing and payment structure and examines their impact on healthcare delivery systems

• Includes the latest Human Factors/Ergonomics research applicable to patient safety with examples that connect theory to actual practice

• Defines processes in laboratories and pharmacies along with their roles in delivery systems

Selected Contents: Healthcare Delivery System Overview. Performance Assessment and Process Improvement Management. System Engineering: Technologies and Methodologies. Design, Planning, Control, and Management of Healthcare Systems. Preventive Care. Telemedicine. Transplant Services. Pharmacy Operation. ED/ICU Operation. OR Management. Decontamination Service. Laboratories. Emergency Response and Pandemics Planning. Mental Health. Food and Supplies. Tracking and Information Systems. Index. Catalog no. K10187, December 2010, 812 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0333-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

• 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

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

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Healthcare Safety Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design

Handbook of Modern Hospital Safety

Edited by

Second Edition

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

Edited by

Promoting the user-centric design of safe, effective, and usable medical devices, this book offers up-to-date information on general and specific design guidelines. The book covers fundamental topics, general human factors principles as well as the design of specific interface elements, specific types of devices, and devices for particular use environments.

• Presents a broad assortment of anthropometric and biomechanical data in tables and figures

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.

• Takes a human factors–based approach to designing documentation to promote the safe, reliable, and effective use of medical devices

Catalog no. 4785X, July 2009, 1226 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4785-1, $154.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

• Describes the environmental issues that need to be considered in the process of designing effective and safe medical devices

• Gives guidance on principles for developing usability tests as well as advice on how variables are chosen, controlled, measured, and analyzed • Covers display types and software user interfaces, providing general guidance on their selection and use • Discusses connections and connectors, alarm systems, workstation design, label design, and packaging

Selected Contents: Introduction. General Principles. Basic Human Abilities. Environment of Use. Anthropometry and Biomechanics. Documentation. Testing and Evaluation. Controls. Visual Displays. Connections & Connectors. Alarms. Software User Interface. Workstation. Signs, Symbols, and Markings. Packaging. Device Life Cycle. Hand Tools. Mobile Medical Devices. Home Health Care. Intercultural Design. Catalog no. ER562X, December 2010, 844 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8058-5627-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

William Charney Washington Hospital Services, Seattle, USA

Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare Edited by

Vincent G. Duffy 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, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Healthcare Safety

GIS in Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management

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. … those involved in emergency planning and operations will derive invaluable benefits and lessons from this book.

“… identifies the vulnerable areas of our healthcare system as well as the tragic outcomes of such vulnerabilities. … identifies risks related to human factors, health care management, health care communication among providers, as well as frequent error in medication/drug delivery. … 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

“... an excellent guide to the future of healthcare emergency management. —James M. Rush, Chief Operating Officer, JVR Health Readiness Inc., and co-author of Unprepared

Catalog no. K11128, April 2010, 279 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2129-9, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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

"… 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

"…The methodology provides a systematic approach to finding causes to chronic failures as well as root causes to undesirable outcomes." —Shelby Forgacs, RN, Quality and Risk Evaluator

"I believe this book will be an eye opener for healthcare leadership and a great tool for healthcare professionals in Risk, Quality, and Safety Management." —Anne Flood, RN, MA, Union Memorial Hospital/MedStar Health

Catalog no. 87274, October 2008, 192 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8727-7, $97.95 / £61.99 Also available as an 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, $85.95 / £54.99 Also available as an 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, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

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Ergonomic & Transporation Safety Handbook of Driving Simulation for Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology Edited by

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 key-in vehicle devices, and describes methods for validation of research. • 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. COnclustions. Appendix: CARRS. Catalog no. 61003, April 2011, 751 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6100-0, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Transportation Systems Reliability and Safety B.S. Dhillon University of Ottawa, 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, 236 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4640-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Lighting for Driving Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals Peter R. Boyce Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Kent, UK

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, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

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Ergonomic & Transporation Safety Driver Distraction Theory, Effects, and Mitigation Edited by

Fatal Accidents

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

Edited by

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.

This book contends that fatal accidents diminish with time in an ordered fashion. It 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.

Catalog no. 7426, October 2008, 672 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7426-5, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Human Factors of Visual and Cognitive Performance in Driving

J.F. Lancaster Institute of Welding

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

Human Factors in the Maritime Domain

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 much-needed 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, $97.95 / £61.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 43412, March 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4341-9, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

Candida Castro

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Industrial Hygiene New! Forthcoming

Indoor Air Quality

Hospital Airborne Infection Control

The Latest Sampling and Analytical Methods, Second Edition

Wladyslaw Kowalski

OMEGA Southwest Environmental Consulting, Canyon Lake, Texas

Written for students and professionals, this book offers practical methods for evaluating aero biological problems and provides test protocols for air and surface sampling. It provides information on the myriad of ways in which infections transmit, and offers engineering methods for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining air disinfection and surface disinfection systems using the latest technologies. It covers a variety of UV systems for decontamination problems, and offers guidance in their use and statistical data on their effectiveness. Treatment technologies covered include: ultra-violet, ionization, ozone, plasma systems, and vegetative air cleaning. • Presents a detailed review of airborne transmission of nosocomial infections

Kathleen Hess-Kosa

"… 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

"As a defense attorney handling toxic tort litigation, a working knowledge of sampling protocols and cutting-edge trends is critical. The ability to evaluate expert opinions and analyze underlying methodology and assumptions is often the difference between winning and losing. 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

• Includes epidemiological, etiological, and clinical data on airborne transmission

See What’s New in the Second Edition:

• Discusses Surgical Site Infections

• Updated sampling and analytical information

• Covers guidelines to help controlairborne infections

• New chapter on Other Indoor Air Quality Pollutants covers tobacco smoke, pesticides, ultra-fine particles, radon, and sulfurcontaining gypsum board

• Provides detailed database of microorganisms that transmit airborne infections • Offers methods for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining air and surface disinfection

Selected Contents: Airborne Nosocomial Infections. Airborne Nosocomial Microorganisms. Etiology of Airborne Nosocomial Infections. Procedural Controls and Guidelines. Ventilation System Design. UV Air Disinfection. Alternative Technologies. Catalog no. K11161, December 2011, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2196-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

• 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 an eBook

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

New!

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

Edited by

Ronald F. Dodson and Samuel P. Hammar

Brian Flannigan, Robert A. Samson, and J. David Miller

Diagnostic Specialties Laboratory, Bremerton, Washington, USA

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.

"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."

New chapters include:

Sick Building Syndrome and Related Illness

• Includes a new chapter on Pollen in Indoor Environments • Includes a new chapter on Molecular Methods of Investigation • Includes a new chapter on 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

—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 an eBook

Prevention and Remediation of Mold Contamination Edited by

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

Microorganisms in Air. Microorganisms in Homes and Work Environments. Airborne Mmicroorganisms and Disease. Microbiological Investigation of Indoor Environments. Common and Important Species of Actinobacteria and Fungi in Indoor Environments. Index.

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. The chapter on epidemiology conveys an understanding of the problem and its magnitude and presents aspects of health challenges. It includes a model for mold growth that can be used to prevent such growth.

Catalog no. 93347, April 2011, 539 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9334-6, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10091, August 2010, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0144-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Chapters with new contributors include: • Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Indoor Bacteria • Analysis of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds

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Industrial Hygiene Building Vulnerability Assessments Industrial Hygiene and Engineering Concepts Edited by

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. Catalog no. 78348, June 2009, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7834-3, $102.95 / £65.99 Also available as an eBook

Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing Edited by

Steven B. Karch, MD, FFFLM Consultant and Cardiac Pathologist & Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA

Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing 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 details the disposition and fate of alcohol in the body and factors influencing absorption, distribution, and elimination. It also address difficulties in measuring and interpreting post-mortem alcohol concentrations, recent advances in biochemical testing, and the efficacy of tests as evaluators of dependence or potential for dependence. 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, $89.95 / £56.69 Also available as an eBook

Environmental Site Assessment Phase I

Workplace Drug Testing

Fundamentals, Guidelines, and Regulations, Third Edition

Steven B. Karch, MD, FFFLM

Kathleen Hess-Kosa This book elucidates the systematic processes and methods used by leaders in the industry. It also emphasizes the development of an easy-tofollow investigative strategy for in-house assessment. After reviewing the history of the field, legal issues, and important terms, the book discusses physical setting, historic usage, property and area reconnaissance, building materials, and industrial activities associated with a property. It also gives interviewing tips, lists regulatory agencies, and considers unique situations such as wetlands and historical buildings.

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, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 54481, October 2007, 208 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5448-4, $89.95 / £56.69 Also available as an eBook

OMEGA Southwest Environmental Consulting, Canyon Lake, Texas

Edited by

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

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