Fire Safety Management Handbook

A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and avai

List of contents

Acknowledgments. Preface. Case Study Model. Major Organizations Involved in the Field of Fire Safety. Fire Chemistry. Essential Elements. Identification and Control of Materials Considered Hazardous. Building Construction. Fire Detection Systems. Fire Control Systems. Care, Maintenance, and Inspection. Legal Aspects, Organization, and Legislation. Emergency Response Planning for Safety Professionals. The United States Fire Administration. Homeland Security. Appendices. Glossary/Fire Terms. Index.

About the author

Daniel E. Della-Giustina, Ph.D is professor for the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. A professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he has published over 152 articles and 19 textbooks in the discipline of safety, health, and environmental studies; presented scholarly papers at numerous national and international conferences; and appeared as an expert witness in safety and health liability cases for the past 30 years. He holds a Ph.D and educational specialist degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA and a MA and BA from American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, where he also currently serves on the Board of Trustees.

Summary

A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and avai

Product details

• Authors: Daniel E. Della-Giustina, Della-Giustina Daniel E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032923949
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3292394-9
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Energy technology & engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering: general, Energy technology and engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Ergonomics