Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

2. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-24784-5
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 997 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 2530 g

This updated edition of the classic original builds upon more than 25 years of additional hands-on experience in the management of work occurring in confined spaces and incorporates essential updates to hazard assessment, instrumentation and monitoring, fall protection, isolation and lockout, and portable ventilation systems. This book maintains the original comprehensive organization while benefiting from careful review of existing content and updates of strategic references to ensure that readers receive the most current and reliable information available.

This second edition of Safety and Health in Confined Spaces, provides detailed coverage of the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazardous conditions in confined spaces, supported by analysis of many fatal accidents and practical application of the findings. The book includes updated chapters on recent accident information, written hazard assessment and entry procedures, advanced monitoring technologies, and selected regulatory requirements. Readers will gain the insight and specialized knowledge needed to successfully manage the complex challenges of work in confined spaces, moving well beyond basic compliance using evidence-based practices and proven methodologies for problem analysis and resolution to achieve safety excellence.

The book is for health and safety professionals from entry-level practitioners seeking foundational knowledge to experienced professionals requiring advanced technical guidance, wanting practical, comprehensive understanding of confined space hazards and their management. Its appeal will extend to industrial hygienists, supervisors, qualified persons responsible for confined space programs, emergency responders, consultants, educators, and regulatory personnel.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

McManus, Neil

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Zuverlässigkeit, Sicherheitstechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmenskultur, Corporate Governance
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Heimwerken

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Atmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces. 2. Nonatmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces. 3. Toxic and Asphyxiating Hazards in Confined Spaces. 4. Ignitable and Explosive Atmospheric Hazards. 5. Atmospheric Confinement: The Role of Boundary Surfaces. 6. Nonatmospheric Hazardous Conditions: The Role of Confined Energy. 7. Hazard Management for Confined Spaces. 8. Pre-Entry Planning, Hazard Assessment and Hazard Management. 9. Logistical Considerations for Work Involving Confined Spaces. 10. Atmospheric Monitoring in Confined Spaces. 11. Ventilation for Work in Confined Spaces. 12. Respiratory and Other Personal Protective Equipment. 13. Training. 14. Medical Aspects of Work Involving Confined Spaces. 15. Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Über Autor(innen)

Neil McManus is a industrial hygienist from Canada with over 45 years of experience, certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists, and Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Dr. McManus specializes in confined spaces and hazard communication, teaching courses on workplace air monitoring, noise, toxicology, and occupational health and safety. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and British Occupation Hygiene Society. Dr. McManus holds a D.Sc. in Civil Engineering, M.Sc. in Radiation Biology, M.Eng. in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, B.Sc. in Chemistry, and B.Ed.