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Management of Hazardous Energy: Deactivation, De-Energization, Isolation, and Lockout
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August 08, 2012
Author(s):
Thomas Neil McManus
Hazardous energy present in systems, machines, and equipment has injured, maimed, and killed many workers. One serious injury can stop the growth of your business in its tracks. Management of Hazardous Energy: Deactivation, De-Energization, Isolation, and Lockout provides the practical tools needed …
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Advances in Human Aspects of Healthcare
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July 17, 2012
Editor(s):
Vincent G. Duffy
Now more than ever, the design of systems and devices for effective and safe healthcare delivery has taken center stage. And the importance of human factors and ergonomics in achieving this goal can’t be ignored. Underlining the utility of research in achieving effective design, Advances in Human …
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Manual Lifting: A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks
Published:
July 10, 2012
Author(s):
Daniela Colombini; Enrico Occhipinti; Enrique Alvarez-Casado; Thomas R. Waters
Commonly used throughout the world, manual lifting tasks—whether simple or complex—all involve variable loads, postures, and movements. This practical guide discusses how to analyze the intricate lifting function and prevent injury during its execution. Outlining revised NIOSH Lifting Equation ( …
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Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Safety
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July 10, 2012
Editor(s):
Tareq Z. Ahram; Waldemar Karwowski
Based on recent research, this book discusses physical ergonomics, which is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Topics include working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work-related …
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Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management, Second Edition
Published:
May 04, 2012
Author(s):
Daniel E. Della-Giustina
In the almost ten years since the publication of the first edition of Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management, the availability of new methods of transportation has made travel faster, and consequently, safety and security have become more important and more complex. Businesses must now become …
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An Introduction to Radiation Protection 6E
Published:
March 30, 2012
Author(s):
Alan Martin; Samuel Harbison; Karen Beach; Peter Cole
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An Introduction to Radiation Protection is a highly readable account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiation and the methods of protection for those new to the field and for the non-specialist. The sixth edition of this established text takes readers through the general …
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Radiation Injury Prevention and Mitigation in Humans
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March 13, 2012
Author(s):
Kedar Prasad
With an estimated 3.3 billion ionizing radiation imaging examinations performed worldwide each year, the growing use of x-ray-based diagnostic procedures raises concerns about long-term health risks, especially cancer. In addition, rapid growth in the number of nuclear power plants around the world …
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Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications, Second Edition
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March 08, 2012
Editor(s):
Amit Bhattacharya; James D. McGlothlin
In the fifteen years since the publication of Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications significant advances have been made in this field. These advances include understanding the impact of ageing and obesity on workplace, the role of ergonomics in promoting healthy workplaces and …
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Safety Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Sustainable System
Published:
March 05, 2012
Author(s):
Chitram Lutchman; Rohanie Maharaj; Waddah Ghanem
With annual cost in excess of $150 billion from workplace related illnesses and injuries, any knowledge that can reduce this burden contributes to the overall welfare of the work force and business performance. Yet, there are many key areas of opportunities that have not yet been discussed in the …
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Auditory Cognition and Human Performance: Research and Applications
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February 27, 2012
Author(s):
Carryl L. Baldwin
Hearing and understanding sound — auditory processing — greatly enriches everyday life and enhances our ability to perform many tasks essential to survival. The complex soundscape in which we live influences where we direct our attention, how we communicate with each other, and how we interact with …
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