Government Institutes Fall Publications Catalogue - 27

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SIMPLIFIED FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Frank R. Spellman and Revonna M. Bieber

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SIMPLIFIED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The first of a new Government Institutes series, this new book makes the difficult take of complying with the 29 CFR 1926 regulations easier to manage. From General Safety Provisions to Fall Protection to Toxic and Hazardous Substance, it examines the standards of 29 CFR 1926 one-by-one with non-technical, implementor-friendly explanations of the requirements and how to fulfill them. There is also a breakdown, subpart by subpart, of the training standards for the construction industry.

“Tthis excellent resource is relevant to a much broader audience, including academia. This book is an essential reference for everyone involved with the manufacture and use of chemicals. Highly recommended. “ —Choice Identifying safety risks inherent to the chemical industry, this new book identifies steps that safety managers can implement in their facilities to minimize the occurrence and severity of accidents. Drawing together everything employers need to know about applicable standards, it provides expert, easy-to-read insight into interpreting OSHA’s chemical manufacturing standards, training requirements, and Hazard Communication Standard.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SIMPLIFIED FOR THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Frank R. Spellman and Revonna M. Bieber
The success of any food manufacturer’s safety program depends on how accurately a facility interprets the laws and how it handles the hazards that workers face on a daily basis. This resource provides industry managers, safety directors, and workers with straightforward answers to complicated OSHA questions.

This reference tool for use in the office and on the production floor provides detailed examples of various required documents and processes, as well as a sample Hazard Communication Program, a comprehensive and easy-to-use sample chemical hygiene plan, a sample chemical safety program, and a sample chemical industry emergency response plan, all of which conform to OSHA standards. Frank R. Spellman is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University. He is also a Board Certified Safety Professional and Board Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Revonna M. Bieber works for the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in industrial hygiene.

In addition, this book shows how to prevent the four leading causes of fatal accidents, which ten OSHA standards construction sites violate most often, and how non-Spanish-speaking managers can effectively communicate safety requirements with Spanish-speaking employees. The book is full of answers to compliance questions, including who is obligated to observe the law, what the law requires, what your OSHA compliance obligations are, and how state OSHA standards compare to federal OSHA standards.

Referencing FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards as applicable, the book explains the requirements of the twelve major Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29 Part 1910 (general industry) and Part 1928 (agriculture) for food worker safety and provides examples to help ensure compliance with all applicable standards. Readers will examine the most serious health hazards in the industry, including inhalation of flavorings, radiation, and amputations, and identify ways to prevent accidents from occurring. They will address both industry-wide safety concerns and segment-specific hazards for meatpacking, poultry processing, fruit and vegetable canning, and food flavoring, and find information to help them overcome the language and cultural barriers of the food industry’s growing Hispanic workforce to ensure adequate protection for all

978-0-86587-021-5 • 2007 • 194 pages $72.00 • paper
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978-0-86587-184-7 • 2008 • 218 pages $83.00 • paper
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978-0-86587-186-1 • 2009 • 204 pages $79.00 • paper
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