Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

"This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the highly technical and academic foundations of confined space issues."-John Rekus, Bestselling author of CRC Press/Lewis Publishers' Complete Confined Spaces Handbook"...McManus makes a great effort to broaden the definition of a confined space and provide the reader with the tools to evaluate work environments and make appropriate decisions...Ample references are provided to allow the reader to research various ventilation and air flow models... McManus' background in training shows in the detail and range of training approaches... provides readers at all levels of preparation with the tools to produce effective and efficient training programs...the ideal reference for any professional with the responsibility for the health and safety of workers who enter confined spaces."-Jim Unmack, Consultant with International Environmental Business Management

Autorentext
McManus\, Neil

Klappentext
This text is a comprehensive resource on the subject of confined spaces. Divided into two parts, it addresses the common problems that health and safety professionals may have when setting up and maintaining a program, and training employees. Part One of Safety and Health in Confined Spaces examines what is known about confined spaces and why the hazards that they pose often lead to fatal consequences.

Zusammenfassung
Contains the tools for preventing and responding to accidents. This book presents a detailed, disciplined protocol, covering 36 hazardous conditions, that addresses various segments of work - the undisturbed space, entry preparation, work activity, and emergency preparedness and response - and illustrates how to use it.

Inhalt
Atmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces
Nonatmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces
Toxic and Asphyxiating Hazards in Confined Spaces
Ignitable and Explosive Atmospheric Hazards
Atmospheric Confinement: The Role of Boundary Surfaces
Nonatmospheric Hazardous for Confined Spaces
Preentry Planning, Hazardous Assessment, and Hazard Management
Logistical Considerations for Work Involving Confined Spaces
Instrumentation and Testing
Ventilation for Work in Confined Spaces
Respiratory and Other Personal Protective Equipment
Training
Medical Aspects of Work Involving Confined Spaces
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Appendices
Standards, Guidelines, and Regulations
The Qualified Person
Standards for Oxygen Deficiency and Enrichment
Ingnitability Limits
Model of Confined Space Program
Guided Questions for Identifying and Assessing Hazardous Conditions
Deactivation, De-energization, Isolation, and Lockout
Hazard Reduction for Work Involving Confined Spaces
Standards, Guidelines, and Legislation Affecting Ventilation of Confined Spaces
Portable Ventilation Systems
Index

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