Basic Safety Administration: A Handbook for the New Safety Officer by Fred Fanning

by Fred Fanning

For anyone--whether a human resources manage, line supervisor, or industrial hygienist--with new occupational safety management responsibilities, this book provides a grounding in the key elements of successful safety programs that support the mission and goals of your company. These key elements include an understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations, and the methodologies safety professionals use to prevent accidents and injuries. Basic fundamentals of risk assessment and hazardous analysis are explained, and OSHA's written plan requirements. Appendices include an example of a facility hazard assessment, a safety program evaluation checklist, and numerous other program checklists.

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About the author

Fred Fanning worked for over 20 years as a Safety Professional. He authored a peer-reviewed book and two chapters published by the American Society of Safety Professionals. He has also written nine paperbacks and four electronic books on occupational safety and health that he self-published. Fred has nearly fifty articles published in various journals and periodicals. He is an Emeritus Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Professionals. He earned the finalist award for his book Essential Safety Programs from Reader Favorite and the B.R.A.G. Award for Mystery at Devil's Elbow. Fred held the Certified Safety Professional certification from 1995 through 2010. Fred earned master’s degrees from National-Louis University and Webster University.