Industrial Safety And Health For Goods And Materials Services

As the fourth volume of Handbook of Safety and Health for the Service Industry, this book focuses on the safety requirements of the wholesale and retail trades, including warehousing. The text describes the hazards associated with chemicals, compressed gases, and fire, and also discusses the ergonomics behind hand tools, ladders, machine guarding, material handling, and industrial trucks. It provides a comprehensive review of applicable safety standards that impact these industries, and addresses how to work with OSHA in order to comply with its regulations. This book is a valuable reference for promoting safety in the workplace, and every manager in these fields should have a copy accessible.