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Looks at the vulnerabilities and security of the nation's water sources. This work addresses the need to incorporate security upgrades in existing facility systems and careful planning in various construction sites. It is written as a result of 9/11 and in response to the needs of water/wastewater plant managers, plant engineers, among others.

Understanding and applying the principles of ergonomics consistently in an organization not only reduces the risk of employee injuries, but it also reduces an organization's costs and increases productivity. This newly updated handbook examines 17 new workplace factors_50 in all_to consider when implementing an ergonomics program. Organized alphabetically by factor, each section includes a descriptive checklist, allowing managers to quickly assess each factor's status and level of conformance with safety, quality, and productivity considerations.

Providing non-scientific readers with basic toxicological concepts, this book explains how those concepts and their applications affect everyday life. It provides introduction to the study of toxic chemicals on humans and the environment. It also offers examinations of toxicology issues, and a discussion of the general approach to risk assessment.

Analysing the conflict between national security requirements and environmental responsibility, this book examines the common environmental issues that the military faces and gives an introduction to the legal authorities, including statutes, regulations, and executive orders, governing the application of environmental law to military activities.

The first of a "GI" series, this reference serves construction businesses and managers who want quick answers to complicated questions. From General Safety Provisions to Fall Protection to Toxic and Hazardous Substance, it helps you examine the standards of 29 CFR 1926 with explanations of the requirements and how to fulfill them.

This Guide is based on Palm Beach County's experiences during the formation and implementation of their tried and tested Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (HERC)_now a national model_and can serve to direct your community in establishing its own HERC. It provides guidance for developing and sustaining a successful HERC by outlining the steps and activities needed to begin and providing a list of policies and procedures that can be implemented and resources that can be consulted. This information can be applied and customized to any community's specific needs and resources to implement a program that will address any size disaster or healthcare emergency that presents itself.

Maritime Security Handbook provides the regulated community with guidance for understanding and complying with the extensive new security requirements issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and enacted by Congress. Vessel owners and operators will appreciate the easy-to-read interpretations and analysis of these new requirements by the legal experts of Blank Rome LLP. Analysis of each requirement includes the purpose and applicability of the rule, a dissection of the language, and recommended actions. Due to the size and complexity of the requirements, these compliance guidelines are thoroughly indexed and contain a detailed table of contents for ease of use and cross reference.

The new Homeland Security Law Handbook provides a comprehensive reference book for business, industry, and government as well as those faced with the new legal and security issues raised by new public laws, a new regulatory framework, and a new Department of Homeland Security. Written by legal experts from four law firms, it covers the major issues involved with homeland security.

This easy-to-use reference not only provides you with a basic understanding of environmental sampling concepts, but it also provides you with the information you need to perform your tasks with ease and efficiency. Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling reviews key principles of geology and chemistry¿information all samplers need to better understand the science of their work¿covers major sampling media, and discusses how to choose the right equipment for each job. A list of "must have" tools is included in the author's recommended "Ideal Tool Kit."

This 2nd Edition provides any facility that generates or processes hazardous waste-treatment facilities, recyclers, hazardous waste transporters, and storage facilities-with a practical guide for quickly and accurately identifying the extensive, detailed, and complicated Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements that apply to their operations. Featuring new compliance and training "tips," this complete desk reference is easy to read and easy to understand. In plain English, it summarizes and explains the federal requirements, provides practical guidance for developing effective management programs that comply with those requirements, and walks readers through the steps to compliance. Each step includes a straightforward explanation of the requirement and detailed annotations for easy cross-referencing of the Title 40 CFR Parts that support each requirement. A perfect companion to legal references on the RCRA regulations, Managing Your Hazardous Wastes provides facility managers with practical guidance for every day management and training issues. It also provides detailed instructions for universal waste handlers, used oil handlers, and recyclers, and it includes general guidance for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. This edition contains all the newest changes made to RCRA regulations, including new exclusions, new Universal Waste rules, Used Oil Management Standards, and Air Emissions Standards.

Principles of Risk-Based Decision Making provides managers with the foundation for creating a proactive organizational culture that systematically incorporates risk into key decision-making processes. Based on methodology adopted by a number of organizations including the federal government, this book examines risk-based decision making as a process for organizing information about the possibility for unwanted outcomes in a simple, practical way that helps decision makers make timely, informed management choices that minimize harmful effects on safety and health, the environment, property loss, or mission success.

Managing Electrical Safety provides an overview of electric basics, hazards, and established standards that enables you to understand the hazards you are likely to encounter in your workplace. Focusing on typical industrial environments-which utilize voltages much higher than household or office circuits-the author identifies the eight key components of an electrical safety program and examines each using a model safety management process. You'll learn how to identify electrical hazards, how to prescribe necessary electrical Personal Protective Equipment, how to ensure that equipment is de-energized, and how to safely plan for work on or around exposed live parts.

This book provides a collection of 28 writings from Scott Geller's regular column in 'Industrial Safety and Hygiene News,' from Geller's associates at Safety Performance Solutions, and from the American Society of Safety Engineers' annual conferences. Organized into seven chapters, these writings examine real-world examples of successful behavior-based safety programs. Readers will discover tips on how to measure safety performance, how to get workers to care about safety, and how to better assess and coach safety performance using specific behavior-based tools.

This book provides safety professionals and risk managers with a step-by-step, illustrated guide to identifying and preventing occupational hazards in any job. Created for long-term use, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) help identify the basic steps for a job or task, identify the hazards associated with the job, and develop safe operating procedures to avoid those hazards.

Prompted by important developments that have occurred since the publication of the third edition eight years ago, the newly updated TSCA Handbook provides anyone who manufactures, processes, distributes, or uses chemicals with a comprehensive look at their requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Crane operators and safety managers will love this easy-to-use and comprehensive guidebook to OSHA CFR requirements, ANSI standards, proven managerial insights, and crane manufacturers' guidelines. Crane Safety helps readers avoid unnecessary injuries and penalties by discussing training and qualification requirements specified by OSHA and recommended by manufacturers of cranes and crane equipment.

This book provides facility managers with an easy-to-use annotated guide to completing a Process Safety Management/Risk Management Planning (PSM/RMP) audit and determining compliance. Using this reference, you'll learn how to evaluate current regulatory thinking and interpretations and develop a compliant and functioning PSM/RMP program. To simplify your process, the authors provide detailed examples of materials used in compliance audits, extensive examples of compliant programs, and relevant sample documents.

Updated with the 2000 rules, the Fourth Edition provides shipyard electricians and electrical designers with the step-by-step instruction they need to design and install electrical systems on marine installations, whether shipboard or offshore. Written for novices, this workbook offers three modules of skill level: Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced. Within each module, the author provides five lessons filled with detailed outlines, diagrams, charts, formulas, examples, solutions, blank worksheets, and study guides for increased understanding. It examines current rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard, National Electronic Code, and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 45.

Learn how a total-organization effort (maintenance, operations, engineering, and procurements) can improve your organization's reliability and financial performance. Basing their systematic approach on three principles-reliability management, proactive analysis, and root cause analysis-the authors explain how you can use each principle to develop and implement an effective reliability management program. You'll learn 15 key elements of reliability management, including teamwork, technology usage, management of change, and measurement/improvement. You'll also learn how to increase production revenues, decrease production expenses, and reduce asset investments using the book's numerous practical features.

Having written 'Safety Made Easy', Nelson, who manages ground safety and hazardous materials operation for a large airline, and Grubbs, a safety engineer, team up again to provide safety managers checklists to help avoid citations for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Agency.

This 2nd Edition is a significantly expanded exploration of hazardous chemicals, their effects on human health, and the principles of hazards materials toxicology and industrial hygiene. It includes up-to-date coverage of industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and epidemiology as well as continued coverage of medical monitoring, treatment, and management; industrial toxicology; exposure and entry routes; action of toxic substances; target organ effects; and exposure control methods.

Emphasises the reduction of costs through cost/benefit analysis. The book also covers new regulatory and technological developments that have occurred in the past six years and includes additional practical material and real-world examples.

This book presents an ideal introduction to the science behind the laws and regulations for those who need to know the general scope of environmental science. Written in plain English and without mathematical equations, The ABCs of Environmental Science introduces the basic principles that explain the workings of the earth's environment and the major issues behind environmental headlines.

In both agricultural and urban areas, fuel hydrocarbons, metals, solvents, and other contaminants-left behind by the property's previous occupants-are surfacing, bringing construction projects to a grinding halt and leaving developers wondering what to do next. This book examines the obstacles of contaminated land and associated water and explains, in an easy-to-read narrative style, how best to take care of such sites.

Guides NEPA practitioners through implementing the environmental quality and strategic planning goals of the National Environmental Policy Act. Presents an overview of the law, with specific suggestions on how it should be applied. Includes sections addressing the purposes of the Act and much more.

Learn the project management skills you need to survive as an EH&S professional. This book presents a simple-to-use 18-step approach for effective project management. Each of the three phases are explained in detail, using case studies to illustrate the best tools to use and pitfalls to avoid. You'll learn how to identify project objectives and constraints, establish elements and resource needs, create project schedules, find ways to make up for lost time, monitor and measure progress, document the project, and more.

Filled with practical insights, solutions, and tools, this book will help even veteran safety professionals better understand behavioral approaches to safety, improve safety performance and employee involvement, and obtain senior management support. Manning's book presents a simplified, non-technical explanation of the human relations and psychology of safety and uses anecdotes and real-life experiences from the author's own professional experiences.

Having written safety and health policies isn't enough. These plans and procedures have to be effectively communicated to the employees expected to follow them or you may be violating OSHA standards. This manual prevents written plans, policies, and procedures you can use, modify, and reproduce for distribution to your employees or keep them in binders where employees can easily refer to them. You can also use the manual as a training tool or as the basis for establishing new safety and health programs or updating existing ones.

Contains summaries of some 280 federal statutes, treaties, and other federal documents that directly concern wildlife. Covers everything from laws enacted to preserve African elephants and anadromous fish to the 1973 Endangered Species Act and NAFTA.