Handbook Of Safety And Health For The Service Industry - 4 Volume Set: Industrial Safety And Health For Goods And Materials Services (volume 2)

**Industrial Safety and Health for Goods and Materials Services focuses on the safety requirements of the wholesale and retail trades, including warehousing. This detailed text describes the hazards associated with chemicals, compressed gases, and fire. In addition to discussing the ergonomics behind hand tools, ladders, machine guarding, material handling, and industrial trucks, the book:** * Addresses interventions and preventive approaches to help ensure a safe workplace * Uses real-world examples and relevant illustrations * Provides guidance on removal, delimiting, and mitigation of safety and health hazards * Includes safety checklists and other tools for immediate use * Identifies energy source exposures, potential hazards, and applicable regulations This resource provides a comprehensive review of applicable safety standards that impact these industries, and addresses how to work with OSHA in order to comply with its regulations. This text is a valuable reference for promoting safety in the workplace, and every manager in these fields would benefit from an accessible copy. Front cover 1 Contents 6 Preface 20 Author 22 Chapter 1. Introduction to the Service Industry 24 Chapter 2. Wholesale Trade 36 Chapter 3. Retail Trade 48 Chapter 4. Warehousing 66 Chapter 5. OSHA and Its Regulations 76 Chapter 6. Safety and Health Management 94 Chapter 7. Safety Hazards 110 Chapter 8. Health Hazards 120 Chapter 9. Chemical Hazards 142 Chapter 10. Compressed Gases 160 Chapter 11. Controls and PPE 186 Chapter 12. Emergencies 204 Chapter 13. Ergonomics 216 Chapter 14. Fire Hazards Guidelines 234 Chapter 15. Hand Tools 244 Chapter 16. Ladder Safety 262 Chapter 17. Lifting 274 Chapter 18. Machine Safety 282 Chapter 19. Material Handling 296 Chapter 20. Powered Industrial Trucks (aka Forklifts) 312 Chapter 21. Workplace Security and Violence 334 Chapter 22. Slips and Trips 350 Chapter 23. Other Hazards 364 Chapter 24. Summary 380 Appendix A Common Exposures or Accident Types 400 Appendix B Sample and Blank Material Safety Data Sheets 404 Appendix C Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment 416 Appendix D Assault Incident Report Form 420 Bibliography 422 Index 426 Back cover 432