Government Institutes: 98 books
The Wounded Warrior Handbook
A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2009
The typical wounded soldier must complete and file 22 forms following an active-duty injury. To many soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next_even completing tasks as seemingly easy as submitting paperwork_can be overwhelming and confusing....
Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD
A Resource and Recovery Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2011
As more veterans return from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, more are needing care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While there are several treatment and recovery options, outlets for support, and other resources, understanding and gaining...
Special Needs Families in the Military
A Resource Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2011
The saying 'it takes a village to raise a child' is especially true for families with special needs children. It takes an 'army' of therapists, doctors, nurses, counselors, and educators. Special needs families in the military often find the task even more daunting, compounded by the unique circumstances...
by Brian J. Gallant
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2007
Addressing everything from the history of the federal agencies that enforce the regulations to the requirements of the regulations themselves, this new book provides facility managers with a comprehensive instruction manual for understanding and complying with the major Occupational Safety and Health...
Ergonomics Made Easy
A Checklist Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2008
Understanding and applying the principles of ergonomics consistently in an organization not only reduces the risk of employee injuries, but it also reduces an organization's costs and increases productivity. This newly updated handbook examines 17 new workplace factors_50 in all_to consider when implementing...
Environmental Science and Technology
Concepts and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2006
This newly updated reference uses scientific laws, principles, models, and concepts to provide a basic foundation for understanding and evaluating the impact that chemicals and technology have on the environment. Designed for both professional and student use, the new Second Edition includes recent...
Machine Guarding Handbook
A Practical Guide to OSHA Compliance and Injury Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1999
Machine Guarding Handbook is a must-have reading for safety engineers and managers in manufacturing and other industrial settings who need to incorporate an effective machine guarding safety program, meet OSHA requirements, and protect workers. It provides a basic overview of OSHA's requirements,...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009
Written in accordance with the President's 2003 homeland security directive and the Department of Education's guidelines, and in response to the ever-present threats facing our school systems, this book helps schools and institutions develop a comprehensive emergency response plan. This book outlines...
Reliability Management
An Overview
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2000
Learn how a total-organization effort (maintenance, operations, engineering, and procurements) can improve your organization's reliability and financial performance. Basing their systematic approach on three principles—reliability management, proactive analysis, and root cause analysis—the authors...
Integrated Management Systems
Leading Strategies and Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009
Today's competitive business environment poses a wide range of challenges to successful quality, safety, and environmental management systems. While many organizations create their management systems based on the requirements of their respective areas, integrating management systems provides the most...
by E. Scott Geller
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Written in an easy-to-read conversational tone, Beyond Safety Accountability explains how to develop an organizational culture that encourages people to be accountable for their work practices and to embrace a higher sense of personal responsibility.
The author begins by thoroughly explaining...
Excavation Safety
A Guide to OSHA Compliance and Injury Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2003
Addressing the most common causes of excavation, trenching, and shoring violations, Excavation Safety provides you with the insight you need to ensure compliance and protect workers' lives and company investments. The author provides step-by-step methods for restricting workers from hazardous areas,...
The Handbook of Safety Engineering
Principles and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009
Safety Professionals know that the best solution to preventing accidents in the workplace boils down to engineering out the hazards. If there isn't any hazard or exposure, there can't be any accident. If you accept the premise that the ultimate method for protecting workers on the job requires the...
Your Company Safety and Health Manual
Programs, Policies, & Procedures for Preventing Accidents & Injuries in the Workplace
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1997
Having written safety and health policies isn't enough. These plans and procedures have to be effectively communicated to the employees expected to follow them or you may be violating OSHA standards. This manual prevents written plans, policies, and procedures you can use, modify, and reproduce for...