Physical Hazards of the Workplace

di Barry Spurlock (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023

The recognition and control of hazards in the work environment are the cornerstone of every company’s safety and health plan. Every workplace contains dangers, especially those devoted to technology, machinery, and potentially hazardous material. This book provides you with the information you need to understand the regulations that provide for facility safety and their successful implementation for profitable management of any business. FEATURES Explores both occupational and environmental hazards Describes the workplace threats from machines, confined spaces, chemicals, personnel, cumulative trauma, environmental issues, electricity, noise, fire and explosion, and the risk of falling Provides measures to protect the eyes, the head, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and more Details common fire protection countermeasures from an experienced firefighter and fire instructor Addresses ladders, scaffolding and OSHA fall protection standards Includes sections on PPE, laser safety, and forklifts

• Autore: Barry Spurlock
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series
• Anno: 2023
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 302 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 620 gr.
• EAN: 9781032569680

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