Safety, Health, and Environmental Concepts for the Process Industry

Practical and easy to understand, this book is an essential text for anyone who aspires to work in process technology. Through a hands-on approach and direct writing style, the author succinctly covers all of the safety and regulatory issues essential to the industry. In addition, relevant topics such as OSHA regulations and analyzer technology are discussed in detail. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a list of the key terms, a chapter summary, and review questions. This thoroughly revised Second Edition also includes a chapter specific to OSHA and DOT, upgraded artwork, and relevant articles to enhance your understanding and demonstrate real world relevance. Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. The Process Employee's Role in Safety, Health, and Environment 2. History of the Safety and Health Movement 3. Accidents and Human Error 4. Hazard Recognition 5. Toxic Hazards and Blood-Borne Pathogens 6. Fire and Fire Hazards 7. Hazards of Pressure, Steam, and Electricity 8. Noise and Vibration Hazards 9. Hazards of Temperature 10. Hazards of Process Sampling 11. Engineering Control of Hazards 12. Administrative Control of Hazards 13. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 14. Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) 15. Respiratory Protection 16. Process Safety Management (PSM) 17. The Permit System 18. Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 19. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 20. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 21. Stress, Drugs, and Violence 22. Hurricanes, Plant Security • Glossary • References Index