Info
- Utilizzare la checkbox di selezione a fianco di ciascun documento per attivare le funzionalità di stampa, invio email, download nei formati disponibili del (i) record.
Fire safety and risk management revision guide for the NEBOSH national fire certificate / / Jonathan Backhouse and Ed Ferrett
| Fire safety and risk management revision guide for the NEBOSH national fire certificate / / Jonathan Backhouse and Ed Ferrett |
| Autore | Backhouse Jonathan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Routledge, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (245 pages) : illustrations (some color), charts, tables |
| Disciplina | 363.37 |
| Soggetto topico |
Fire protection engineering - Examinations
Industrial safety - Examinations |
| ISBN |
1-317-19497-7
1-317-19498-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910155038203321 |
Backhouse Jonathan
|
||
| London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Routledge, , 2017 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate / / Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett
| International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate / / Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett |
| Autore | Hughes Phil, MSc, FIOSH, RSP. |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (592 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.11 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FerrettEd |
| Soggetto topico |
Industrial safety - Examinations
Industrial hygiene - Examinations |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-60554-6
9786613917997 1-136-21770-3 0-203-09629-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
International Health AND Safety AT WorkFor the NEBOSH International General Certificate; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Photographic acknowledgements; How to use this book and what it covers; List of principal abbreviations; Chapter 1 Foundations in health and safety; 1.1 The scope and nature of occupational health and safety; 1.2 The moral, social and economic reasons for maintaining and promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace
1.3 The role of national governments and international bodies in formulating a framework for the regulation of health and safety1.4 Further information; 1.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 1; Appendix 1.1 Scaffolds and ladders; Chapter 2 Health and safety management systems 1 - policy; 2.1 The key elements of a health and safety management system; 2.2 The purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety; 2.3 The key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy; 2.4 Further information; 2.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 2 Appendix 2.1 Health and Safety Policy checklistChapter 3 Health and safety management systems 2 - organising; Introduction; 3.1 Organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors, managers, workers and other relevant parties; 3.2 Concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in an organisation; 3.3 Human factors which influence behaviour at work; 3.4 How health and safety behaviour at work can be improved; 3.5 Emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services 3.6 Requirements for, and effective provision of, first-aid in the workplace3.7 Further information; 3.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 3; Appendix 3.1 Detailed health and safety responsibilities; Appendix 3.2 Checklist for supply chain health and safety management; Appendix 3.3 Emergency numbers in some countries worldwide; Chapter 4 Health and safety management systems 3 - planning; 4.1 Importance of planning; 4.2 Principles and practice of risk assessment; 4.3 General principles of control and hierarchy of risk reduction measures; 4.4 Sources of health and safety information 4.5 Safe systems of work4.6 Permits to work; 4.7 Further information; 4.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 4; Appendix 4.1 Procedure for risk assessment and management (European Commission); Appendix 4.2 Hazard checklist; Appendix 4.3 Risk assessment example: hairdressing salon; Appendix 4.4 Risk assessment example: office cleaning; Appendix 4.5 Asbestos: examples of safe systems of work; Chapter 5 Health and safety management systems 4 - measuring, audit and review; 5.1 Active and reactive monitoring; 5.2 Health and safety auditing; 5.3 Investigating incidents 5.4 Recording and reporting incidents |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462458203321 |
|
Hughes Phil, MSc, FIOSH, RSP.
|
||
| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate
| International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate |
| Autore | Hughes Phil (Phillip W.), <1946-> |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (592 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.11 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FerrettEd |
| Soggetto topico |
Industrial safety - Examinations
Industrial hygiene - Examinations |
| ISBN |
1-283-60554-6
9786613917997 1-136-21770-3 0-203-09629-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
International Health AND Safety AT WorkFor the NEBOSH International General Certificate; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Photographic acknowledgements; How to use this book and what it covers; List of principal abbreviations; Chapter 1 Foundations in health and safety; 1.1 The scope and nature of occupational health and safety; 1.2 The moral, social and economic reasons for maintaining and promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace
1.3 The role of national governments and international bodies in formulating a framework for the regulation of health and safety1.4 Further information; 1.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 1; Appendix 1.1 Scaffolds and ladders; Chapter 2 Health and safety management systems 1 - policy; 2.1 The key elements of a health and safety management system; 2.2 The purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety; 2.3 The key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy; 2.4 Further information; 2.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 2 Appendix 2.1 Health and Safety Policy checklistChapter 3 Health and safety management systems 2 - organising; Introduction; 3.1 Organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors, managers, workers and other relevant parties; 3.2 Concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in an organisation; 3.3 Human factors which influence behaviour at work; 3.4 How health and safety behaviour at work can be improved; 3.5 Emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services 3.6 Requirements for, and effective provision of, first-aid in the workplace3.7 Further information; 3.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 3; Appendix 3.1 Detailed health and safety responsibilities; Appendix 3.2 Checklist for supply chain health and safety management; Appendix 3.3 Emergency numbers in some countries worldwide; Chapter 4 Health and safety management systems 3 - planning; 4.1 Importance of planning; 4.2 Principles and practice of risk assessment; 4.3 General principles of control and hierarchy of risk reduction measures; 4.4 Sources of health and safety information 4.5 Safe systems of work4.6 Permits to work; 4.7 Further information; 4.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 4; Appendix 4.1 Procedure for risk assessment and management (European Commission); Appendix 4.2 Hazard checklist; Appendix 4.3 Risk assessment example: hairdressing salon; Appendix 4.4 Risk assessment example: office cleaning; Appendix 4.5 Asbestos: examples of safe systems of work; Chapter 5 Health and safety management systems 4 - measuring, audit and review; 5.1 Active and reactive monitoring; 5.2 Health and safety auditing; 5.3 Investigating incidents 5.4 Recording and reporting incidents |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910785898003321 |
|
Hughes Phil (Phillip W.), <1946->
|
||
| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate
| International health and safety at work : for the NEBOSH international general certificate |
| Autore | Hughes Phil (Phillip W.), <1946-> |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (592 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.11 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FerrettEd |
| Soggetto topico |
Industrial safety - Examinations
Industrial hygiene - Examinations |
| ISBN |
1-283-60554-6
9786613917997 1-136-21770-3 0-203-09629-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
International Health AND Safety AT WorkFor the NEBOSH International General Certificate; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Photographic acknowledgements; How to use this book and what it covers; List of principal abbreviations; Chapter 1 Foundations in health and safety; 1.1 The scope and nature of occupational health and safety; 1.2 The moral, social and economic reasons for maintaining and promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace
1.3 The role of national governments and international bodies in formulating a framework for the regulation of health and safety1.4 Further information; 1.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 1; Appendix 1.1 Scaffolds and ladders; Chapter 2 Health and safety management systems 1 - policy; 2.1 The key elements of a health and safety management system; 2.2 The purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety; 2.3 The key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy; 2.4 Further information; 2.5 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 2 Appendix 2.1 Health and Safety Policy checklistChapter 3 Health and safety management systems 2 - organising; Introduction; 3.1 Organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors, managers, workers and other relevant parties; 3.2 Concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in an organisation; 3.3 Human factors which influence behaviour at work; 3.4 How health and safety behaviour at work can be improved; 3.5 Emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services 3.6 Requirements for, and effective provision of, first-aid in the workplace3.7 Further information; 3.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 3; Appendix 3.1 Detailed health and safety responsibilities; Appendix 3.2 Checklist for supply chain health and safety management; Appendix 3.3 Emergency numbers in some countries worldwide; Chapter 4 Health and safety management systems 3 - planning; 4.1 Importance of planning; 4.2 Principles and practice of risk assessment; 4.3 General principles of control and hierarchy of risk reduction measures; 4.4 Sources of health and safety information 4.5 Safe systems of work4.6 Permits to work; 4.7 Further information; 4.8 Practice NEBOSH questions for Chapter 4; Appendix 4.1 Procedure for risk assessment and management (European Commission); Appendix 4.2 Hazard checklist; Appendix 4.3 Risk assessment example: hairdressing salon; Appendix 4.4 Risk assessment example: office cleaning; Appendix 4.5 Asbestos: examples of safe systems of work; Chapter 5 Health and safety management systems 4 - measuring, audit and review; 5.1 Active and reactive monitoring; 5.2 Health and safety auditing; 5.3 Investigating incidents 5.4 Recording and reporting incidents |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910809521503321 |
|
Hughes Phil (Phillip W.), <1946->
|
||
| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Safety professional's reference and study guide, third edition / / authored by W. David Yates
| Safety professional's reference and study guide, third edition / / authored by W. David Yates |
| Autore | Yates W. David |
| Edizione | [Third edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (923 pages) |
| Disciplina | 363.11076 |
| Soggetto topico | Industrial safety - Examinations |
| ISBN |
1-000-02978-6
1-000-02976-X 0-429-29305-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author -- 1. The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Exam -- Board of Certified Safety Professionals -- Definitions -- Minimum Qualifications to Sit for the ASP Examination -- Academic Requirements -- Professional Safety Experience -- Minimum Qualifications to Sit for the CSP Examination -- Academic Requirements -- Professional Safety Experience Requirements -- ASP/CSP Process -- Examination Blueprint -- Associate Safety Professional Examination Blueprint -- Domain #1-Mathematics (18%) -- Domain #2-Safety Management Systems (23%) -- Domain #3-Ergonomics (13%) -- Domain #4-Fire Prevention and Protection (11%) -- Domain #5-Occupational Health (11%) -- Domain #6-Environmental Management (15%) -- Domain #7-Training, Education, and Communication (9%) -- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Blueprint -- Domain #1-Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%) -- Domain #2-Management Systems (13.34%) -- Domain #3-Risk Management (14.49%) -- Domain #4-Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%) -- Domain #5-Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%) -- Domain #6-Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%) -- Domain #7-Environmental Management Systems (7.38%) -- Domain #8-Training and Education (10.18%) -- Domain #9-Law and Ethics (7.33%) -- Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examinations -- Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses -- Developing an Examination Preparation Plan -- References and Resources -- Test-Taking Strategy -- 2. Regulations -- Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Who Is Covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act? -- Horizontal and Vertical Standards -- General Duty Clause -- Employer Rights and Responsibilities -- Employee Rights and Responsibilities -- Communications and Correspondence with OSHA.
OSHA Inspections and Process -- OSHA Citations -- OSHA Citation Penalties -- Adjustment of Penalties for Good Faith -- Appeals -- Employee Appeals -- Employer Appeals -- Petition for Modification of Abatement -- Notice of Contest -- Review Procedure -- Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) -- Purpose -- Scope and Application -- Written Hazard Communication Standard -- Label and Other Forms of Warning -- Safety Data Sheets -- Employee Information and Training -- Training -- Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) -- Scope, Application, and Definitions -- Exposure Control Plan -- Hepatitis B Vaccination and Postexposure Follow-Up -- Communication of Hazards -- Record Keeping -- Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) -- Scope, Application, and Purpose -- Definitions -- Energy Control Program -- Periodic Inspection -- Training and Communication -- Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146) -- Scope and Application -- Definitions -- General Requirements -- Confined Space Entry Program -- Entry Permits -- Training -- Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) -- Application -- Employee-Owned Equipment -- Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection -- Training -- Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) -- Purpose -- Definitions -- Respiratory Protection Program -- Training and Information -- Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503) (Subpart M) -- Scope and Application -- Definitions -- Duty to Have Fall Protection -- Training -- Record Keeping -- OSHA 300, 300-A, AND 301 FORMS (29 CFR 1904.29) -- How Quickly Must Each Injury or Illness Be Recorded? -- Annual Summary -- Providing Records to Government Representatives -- Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39) -- Determining Recordable Injuries or Illnesses -- Calculating Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR). Calculating Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer Rates -- Calculating Severity Rates -- Key Information to Remember on Regulations -- Comparison of Hazard Communication Requirements -- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) -- Introduction -- Comparison of Health Hazards -- General Comments -- Comparison of Physical Hazards -- Comparison of OSHA HCS and GHS Criteria -- Comparison of Label Elements -- General Comments -- GHS and Transport Pictograms -- General Comments -- Physical and Environmental Hazard Symbols -- Label Examples -- Comparison of MSDS Elements -- General Comments -- 3. Math Review -- Order of Operations -- PEMDAS: "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" -- Correct Method Example -- Incorrect Method Example -- Basic Rules of Positive and Negative Numbers -- Understanding Exponents -- Scientific Notation -- Multiplication and Division Using Scientific Notation -- Engineering Notation -- Absolute Values -- Logarithms -- Formula or Equation Transpositions -- Factorials -- Euler's Number -- Common Geometric Equations -- Pythagorean Equation -- Basic Trigonometric Functions -- Sine -- Cosine -- Tangent -- Arcsine, Arccosine, and Arctangent -- Quadratic Equation -- Calculator -- Summary -- 4. Particulates and Gases -- Periodic Table of the Elements -- Atomic Number -- Atomic Mass -- Atoms -- Chemical Bonding -- Moles -- Molecules and Compounds -- Mixtures -- Chemical Formulas -- Atomic Weight of Compounds -- Percentage of Element in a Compound (by Weight) -- Acids, Bases, and pH's -- Gas Laws -- Boyle's Law -- Charles' Law -- Ideal Gas Law -- Conversion Factors for Converting Pressure Units to Atmospheric Pressure Units -- Conversion Factors for Converting Units of Volume to Liters -- Converting Grams to Moles -- Universal Gas Constant -- Combined Gas Law. Concentrations of Vapors, Gases, and Particulates -- Standard Temperature and Pressure -- Standards and Regulations -- Time-Weighted Average -- Calculating PELs/TLVs for Periods Greater than 8 h -- Gaseous Mixtures -- Liquid Mixtures -- Percentage of TLV Mixture -- Converting mg/m[sup(3)] to ppm -- Converting ppm to mg/m[sup(3)] -- Lower Flammability Limit of Mixtures -- Referenced Equations -- Boyle's Law -- Charles' Law -- Ideal Gas Law -- Combined Gas Law -- Time-Weighted Average -- Calculating PELs/TLVs for Periods Greater than 8 h -- Gaseous Mixtures -- Liquid Mixtures -- Percentage of TLV for Mixtures -- Calculating PEL/TLV for Silica -- Converting mg/m[sup(3)] to ppm -- Converting ppm to mg/m[sup(3)] -- LFLs of Mixtures -- Key Information to Remember on Particulates and Gases -- Reference -- 5. Toxicology -- Definitions -- Routes of Entry -- Inhalation -- Ingestion -- Absorption -- Percutaneous and Intravenous Injections -- Dose-Response Relationship -- Exposures to Chemical Combinations -- Stages of Cancer -- Initiation -- Latency Period -- Promotion -- Progression -- Types of Poisons -- Ames Testing -- Cohort Study -- Advantages -- Disadvantages -- Case-Control Study -- Cross-Sectional Study -- Common Occupational Diseases and Disorders Caused by a Contributing Agent or Substance -- Asbestosis and Asbestos-Related Illnesses -- Brucellosis -- Benzene-Related Illnesses -- Byssinosis -- Arsenic-Related Illnesses -- Berylliosis and Beryllium-Related Illnesses -- Copper-Related Illnesses -- Cadmium-Related Illnesses -- Chromium-Related Illnesses -- Coal Dust-Related Illnesses -- Cobalt-Related Illnesses -- Acute Exposure -- Chronic Exposure -- Formaldehyde-Related Illnesses -- Lead-Related Illnesses -- Manganese-Related Illnesses -- Mercury-Related Illnesses -- Pneumoconiosis -- Silica-Related Illnesses -- Zinc-Related Illnesses. Aluminum-Related Illnesses -- Antimony-Related Illnesses -- Dust-Related Illnesses -- Thallium-Related Illnesses -- Thallium-Related Illnesses -- Pesticide-Related Illnesses -- Key Information to Remember on Toxicology -- References -- 6. Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling -- Anticipation of Hazards -- Recognition of Hazards -- Evaluation of Hazards -- Control of Hazards -- Definitions -- Air Sampling -- Sampling Methodology -- Equipment Selection -- Air Sampling Pumps -- Piston and Bellow Air Pumps -- Direct-Reading Instruments -- Cyclones -- Sampling Media -- Filters -- Sorbent Tubes -- Sample Collection Bags or Canisters -- Passive Samplers -- Sampling Pump Calibration -- Determining Minimum and Maximum Sample Volumes -- Determining the Minimum Number of Samples to Collect -- The Sampling Process -- Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Record-Keeping Procedures -- Spiramid -- Medgate -- Process MAP -- Key Information to Remember on Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling -- References -- 7. Ventilation -- Purpose for Using Ventilation -- Types and Selection of Ventilation -- General Ventilation -- Dilution Ventilation -- Local (Exhaust) Ventilation -- General Concepts of Ventilation Notes -- Principles of Air Movement -- Calculating for Volumetric Air Flow -- Calculating Static Pressure, Velocity Pressure, and Total Pressure -- Calculating Velocity of Air -- Contaminant Generation -- Calculating Purge Rates -- Steady-State Concentration -- Calculating Rate of Generation for Liquid Solvents -- Calculating Vapor or Gaseous Concentrations -- Calculating Room Air Changes -- Calculating Concentration of a Contaminant with Dilution Ventilation -- Local Exhaust Ventilation -- Canopy Hood -- Down Draft Hood -- Enclosure Hood -- Receiving Hood -- Openings -- Calculating Hood Entry Losses -- Calculating Air flow Velocity. Calculating Capture Velocity for Plain Opening Hood. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910861012803321 |
|
Yates W. David
|
||
| Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , 2020 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
