Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Revised

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781284309218 Author(s): James S. Angle Format: Paperback Year: 2025 Edition: 5th Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Pages: 288

Description: Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Revised Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services. This updated resource provides a historical look at industrial safety and health and describes how providing a safer emergency services work environment reduces first responder deaths and injuries.The Revised Fifth Edition describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Officer, which include monitoring safety conditions, identifying hazards, and acting to lower risks during emergencies.Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Revised Fifth Edition, which focuses on firefighter health and safety, describes how to stay safe and healthy in a high-risk environment and includes the following:- Thorough coverage of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives with emphasis on their positive impact when implemented- Case studies, review and discussion questions, and additional resources for each chapter- Discussion of standards related to safety and health, including active shooter/hostile event response (ASHER), reducing exposure to fireground toxic contaminants and decontamination procedures, and atypical stress events for first responders- Discussion of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) programFind everything you need for a full course of study in the print and digital package: a printed textbook, eBook, assessments, analytics, slides, and flashcards.CanA?t find the digital product you are looking for? Please contact us directly at to purchase eBooks and Instructor Resources. WeA?d be happy to help.

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