On the Practice of Safety, Fourth Edition (Hardcover, 4th Edition)

Explains how to implement the best safety practices and why they work

Reviews from the "Third Edition"

"An excellent piece of work."
--"Safety Health Practitioner "(SHP)

"This is a book to be read now for its educational value and also to be kept on the shelf for easy future reference."
--"Chemistry International"

"A useful fountain of knowledge."
--"Quality World"

The "Fourth Edition" of "On the Practice of Safety" makes it possible for readers to master all the core subjects and practices that today's safety professionals need to know in order to provide optimal protection for their organizations' property and personnel. Like the previous editions, each chapter is a self-contained unit, making it easy for readers to focus on select topics of interest.

Thoroughly revised and updated, this "Fourth Edition" reflects the latest research and safety practice standards. For example, author Fred Manuele has revised the design chapters to reflect the recently adopted American National Standard on Prevention through Design. In addition, readers will find new chapters dedicated to: Management of change and pre-job planningIndirect-to-direct accident cost ratiosLeading and lagging indicatorsOpportunities for safety professionals to apply lean conceptsRole of safety professionals in implementing sustainabilityFinancial management concepts and practices that safety professionals should know

Many chapters are highly thought-provoking, questioning long-accepted concepts in the interest of advancing and improving the professional practice of safety.

Acclaimed by both students and instructors, "On the Practice of Safet"y is a core textbook for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in safety. Safety professionals should also refer to the text in order to update and improve their safety skills and knowledge.