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by James R. Thomen (Author) "Indeed, why safety? If you ask the average worker why he or she-or a fellow worker-gets injured, the worker will tell you "because we made..." (more)
Key Phrases: management safety audits, employer medical personnel, audited employee, Central Safety Committee, National Safety Council, Bureau of Labor Statistics (more...)
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Safe behavior in the workplace is the responsiblity of both employer and employee. Efficient and effective managerial behavior patterns through which safety excellence can be achieved are layed out. Examples of organizational structures that facilitate practicing these behavior patterns are offered. Readers learn how to modify behavior in ways that lead to increasingly safe behavior on the job. By presenting tested pragmatic procedures and management practices that work, it provides a framework by which any individual can demonstrate the leadership skills needed to achieve greater safety consciousness in the workplace.

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Safe behavior in the workplace is the responsiblity of both employer and employee. Efficient and effective managerial behavior patterns through which safety excellence can be achieved are layed out. Examples of organizational structures that facilitate practicing these behavior patterns are offered. Readers learn how to modify behavior in ways that lead to increasingly safe behavior on the job. By presenting tested pragmatic procedures and management practices that work, it provides a framework by which any individual can demonstrate the leadership skills needed to achieve greater safety consciousness in the workplace.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (August 13, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471533262
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471533269
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,616,433 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Indeed, why safety? If you ask the average worker why he or she-or a fellow worker-gets injured, the worker will tell you "because we made some dumb mistake." Read the first page
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management safety audits, employer medical personnel, audited employee, total disability performance, waste amines, powerhouse supervisor, employee safety behavior, upper supervision, safety management process, area safety rules, site safety supervisor, process hazards reviews, ripening tank, insurance administration cost, acid suit, employees work safely, income continuity, lockout tag, procedures subcommittee, safety policy statements, staff support system, unsafe acts, workday cases, safety auditing, safety leadership
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Central Safety Committee, National Safety Council, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Termination Review Board, United States, Revised Page, John Jones, The Wall Street Journal, Warning of Termination, Issue Date, New York, Waste Disposal, Dave Smith, Human Resources, Department of Labor, Environment Committee, Observation Cycle, Waste Management Page, Bill Porter, Contents Volume, Phillips Petroleum Company, Statistical Quality Control, Utilities Supervisor, White House, World War
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence in Safety Mgt., August 27, 2007
This is not just a great tool to start a Safety Program. If you want to get VERY motivated in safety, you must read this book. It will help you tremendously to get the coldest management to support and rally your efforts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for your shelf!, October 10, 2001
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Mr. Thomen presents ideas in a concise and user-friendly way, without the fluff. This is the information that makes good managers great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book is in hardback not paperback, April 3, 1999
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Book is in hardback not paperbac
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