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Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health [Paperback]

Ed.D. CSP, Mark A. Friend (Author)

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Publication Date: June 28, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0865878145 | ISBN-13: 978-0865878143 | Edition: 3

Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health serves as an excellent introductory reference for both students and professionals who are new to the safety field. Readers will gain practical knowledge of the technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues and learn about crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating the system. All major topics are addressed in this comprehensive new edition, and all major changes made to OSHA's recordkeeping standards are included, as well as a new chapter covering the issues and concerns raised by the threat of terrorism.

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James P. Kohn, Mark A. Friend, and Celeste A. Winterberger are faculty at East Carolina University's Department of Industrial Technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 484 pages
Publisher: Government Institutes; 3 edition (June 28, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0865878145
ISBN-13: 978-0865878143
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best overview in safety, June 13, 2000

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This is a wonderful book designed for the student or the safety professional. It covers most of the major points safety practitioners deal with and gives good reference material for further study. I highly recommend this book.

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This was a great introductionary book to OSHA standards for the general industry. I learned a lot. The book is really good about giving examples of real-life instances. I found that I wanted to read every word.

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I thought I was ordering a different version of this book. However, it was in great condition. Some highlighting inside. Works for the purpose of my class. Not a bad purchase.

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