{"product_id":"risk-reduction-methods-for-occupational-safety-and-health-9781119493990","title":"Risk-Reduction Methods for Occupational Safety and Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides a thorough overview of systematic methods for reducing risks encountered in diverse work places\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with more theory, numerous case examples, and references to new material than the original text, this latest edition of a highly acclaimed book on occupational safety and health includes substantial updates and expanded material on management systems, risk assessment methods, and OSH-relevant concepts, principles, and models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRisk-Reduction Methods for Occupational Safety and Health \u003c\/i\u003eis organized into five parts: background; analysis methods; programmatic methods for managing risk; risk reduction for energy sources; and risk reduction for other than energy sources. It comprehensively covers both system safety methods and OSH management methods applicable to occupational health and safety. Suitable for worldwide applications, the author's approach avoids reliance on the thousands of rules, codes, and standards by focusing on understanding hazards and reducing risks using strategies and tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes more content on methods for reducing risks, citations of recent research, and deeper coverage of OSH-relevant concepts, theories, and models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMerges methods and principles traditionally associated with occupational hygiene, ergonomics, and safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides substantial updates on management systems and theories of occupational incidents, and includes new case studies in many chapters to help demonstrate the \"real world\" need for identifying and implementing risk-reduction strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses occupational risks that go beyond current regulations and standards, taking an international approach by stressing risk-reduction strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports adoption of the book for university courses by providing chapter-specific learning exercises and support materials for professors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRisk-Reduction Methods for Occupational Safety and Health\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for safety professionals, system safety engineers, safety engineers, industrial hygienists, ergonomists, and anyone with OSH responsibilities. It is also an excellent resource for students preparing for a career in OSH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROGER C. JENSEN, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor in the Safety, Health, and Industrial Hygiene Department, Montana Technological University. He teaches courses titled Ergonomics, Safety Laboratory, Law \u0026amp; Ethics for OSH, Fire Protection, Risk Reduction Methods, and System Safety and PSM. Prior to his academic position, he had 30 years of experience in occupational safety and health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414769340690,"sku":"9781119493990","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c6fcb261-9293-47f7-9d63-994f3c53adb9.jpg?v=1729382995","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/risk-reduction-methods-for-occupational-safety-and-health-9781119493990","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}