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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel E. Della-GiustinaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Edition: 3rd edition Weight: 0.517kg ISBN: 9781032923949ISBN 10: 1032923946 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 14 October 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Preface. Case Study Model. Major Organizations Involved in the Field of Fire Safety. Fire Chemistry. Essential Elements. Identification and Control of Materials Considered Hazardous. Building Construction. Fire Detection Systems. Fire Control Systems. Care, Maintenance, and Inspection. Legal Aspects, Organization, and Legislation. Emergency Response Planning for Safety Professionals. The United States Fire Administration. Homeland Security. Appendices. Glossary/Fire Terms. Index.Reviews""Dr. Della-Guistina hit another ""home run"" with this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook.This text should be in the library of every safety professional with responsibilities. …encompasses everything a safety or fire professional needs to know about fire safety in one text.""–Thomas D. Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA ""I feel that the comprehensive nature of this book will equip the reader with the basic fundamentals necessary within the field of fire safety and hazardous materials in the workplace.""—James T. Culligan, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA ""Dr. Della-Giustina's textbook is an excellent reference for all safety professionals involved in fire safety management. It includes all important elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program. Examples of case studies give an additional strength to this textbook. Overall, this textbook is an excellent reference to be used by safety professional in developing and implementing an effective fire safety management programs."" —Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University, USA ""I found this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook to be a safety professionals ""go to"" guide to developing a comprehensive and effective fire safety management program for an organization. It encompasses everything a safety professional needs to know about fire safety in one document."" —Cheryl Kennedy, New York City Transit """Dr. Della-Guistina hit another ""home run"" with this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook.This text should be in the library of every safety professional with responsibilities. …encompasses everything a safety or fire professional needs to know about fire safety in one text.""–Thomas D. Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA ""I feel that the comprehensive nature of this book will equip the reader with the basic fundamentals necessary within the field of fire safety and hazardous materials in the workplace.""—James T. Culligan, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA ""Dr. Della-Giustina's textbook is an excellent reference for all safety professionals involved in fire safety management. It includes all important elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program. Examples of case studies give an additional strength to this textbook. Overall, this textbook is an excellent reference to be used by safety professional in developing and implementing an effective fire safety management programs."" —Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University, USA ""I found this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook to be a safety professionals ""go to"" guide to developing a comprehensive and effective fire safety management program for an organization. It encompasses everything a safety professional needs to know about fire safety in one document."" —Cheryl Kennedy, New York City Transit" Author InformationDaniel E. Della-Giustina, Ph.D is professor for the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. A professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he has published over 152 articles and 19 textbooks in the discipline of safety, health, and environmental studies; presented scholarly papers at numerous national and international conferences; and appeared as an expert witness in safety and health liability cases for the past 30 years. He holds a Ph.D and educational specialist degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA and a MA and BA from American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, where he also currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |