Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781032836072 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Authors | W. David Yates |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publication date | March 19, 2025 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Skilled Trades & Workplace Safety |
| List price | £39.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Description
Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, 4th Edition by W. David Yates, published by CRC Press, is a go-to reference for practicing safety professionals and a study guide for occupational safety and health certification exams. It is built for occupational safety and health (OSH) programs, environmental health and safety (EHS) training providers, and certification prep courses sourcing course sets.
Key Features
- Expanded fourth edition with new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, and sustainability principles
- Covers emerging topics including electrical safety and risk assessment
- Designed as both a working reference and a certification exam study guide
- Addresses the evolving needs of the environmental health and safety (EHS) community
- Written by W. David Yates
Specifications
- ISBN: 9781032836072
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Edition: 4th Edition
- Format: Hardcover
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About This Edition
Published by CRC Press, the 4th edition is W. David Yates's current print desk reference and exam-prep text for practicing EHS staff and candidates sitting ASP, CSP, OHST, or CHST. It is a natural bulk title for training providers, employers running certification cohorts, and university occupational-safety programs equipping a class on the same edition.
Key Topics
- Expanded fourth edition with new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, and sustainability principles
- Covers emerging topics including electrical safety and risk assessment
- Designed as both a working reference and a certification exam study guide
- Addresses the evolving needs of the environmental health and safety (EHS) community
- Written by W. David Yates
Table of Contents
- The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Exam
- Legal Aspects of the Safety Profession
- Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
- Regulations
- Math Review
- Particulates and Gases
- Toxicology
- Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling
- Ventilation
- Noise and OSHA's Hearing Conservation Program
- Biological Hazards
- Fire Protection and Prevention
- Thermal Stressors
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Statistics for the Safety Professionals
- Electrical Safety
- Mechanics
- Hydrostatics and Hydraulics
- Training
- Engineering Economics
- Management Theories
- Accident Causation and Investigation Theories
- Workers' Compensation
- Ergonomics
- Construction Safety
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Radiation Safety
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Materials Handling and Storage
- Site Safety Management Systems
- Site Security
- Sustainability and Sustainability Principles
- Environmental Management
- Prevention through Design (PtD)
- Measuring Safety and Health Performance
- Safety Program Auditing Techniques and Checklist
- Management of Change (MoC)
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- BCSP Code of Ethics
Appendix A: BCSP Supplied Equations
Appendix B: Conversions and Standards
Appendix C: OSHA Regional and Area Offices
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- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
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- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which certification exams is this book used for?
A: It is written as a desk reference and exam-prep text for the ASP, CSP, OHST, and CHST exams administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Q: What's new in the 4th edition?
A: This edition adds chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses, electrical safety, risk assessment and management, and sustainability principles.
Q: Is this the hardcover edition?
A: Yes. ISBN 9781032836072 is the CRC Press hardcover. The paperback is a different ISBN (9781032842240) and is not this listing.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.