Overview

This one-stop resource offers a comprehensive program management approach to occupational safety and health issues for instructors, students, safety officers, fire and EMS department managers, and others in the fire and emergency medical services fields. Updated to the latest editions of the NFPA 1500 series standards and adhering to the course objectives within the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course outcomes for Occupational Health and Safety, this book explains the significance and rationale for increasing emphasis on health and safety and provides the education necessary for facing the challenges that lay ahead. Enhancements to this edition include the latest facts on risk management and program development, all-new information on funding for safety and health programs, emerging trends, and updated coverage of terrorism preparedness.

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Author:   James S. Angle
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781401859039

ISBN 10:   1401859038
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   14 October 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Ch 1 Introduction to Emergency Services Occupational Safety and Health Ch 2 Review of Safety Related Regulations and Standards Ch 3 Risk Management Ch 4 Pre-Incident Safety Ch 5 Safety at the Fire Emergency Ch 6 Safety at the Medical/Rescue Emergency Ch 7 Safety at Specialized Incidents Ch 8 Postincident Safety Management Ch 9 Personnel Roles and Responsibilities Ch 10 Safety Program Development and Management Ch 11 Safety Program Evaluation Ch 12 Information Management Ch 13 Special Topics in Emergency Service Occupational Safety and Health Appendix A: Reprint of the 2002 Firefighter Fatality Survey from the United States Fire Administration Appendix B: Internet Resources of Interest to Safety and Health Managers Appendix C: Reprint of the Document Issued by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters in 1998 Regarding the Implementation of the Two-In/Two-Out Rule

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