Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional - 05 edition
Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional - 05 edition
Edition: 05
Copyright: 2005
Publisher: Government Institutes, Inc.
Published: 2005
International: No
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Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial human and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics the physics of fire and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization's assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace--from fire hazards of common process materials to the building construction itself--and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that includes compliance with the standards by the following organizations: - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Environmental Protection Agency - National Fire Protection Association Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.
Author Bio
Christopher A. Janicak is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Lon H. Ferfuson is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial human and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics the physics of fire and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization's assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace--from fire hazards of common process materials to the building construction itself--and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that includes compliance with the standards by the following organizations: - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Environmental Protection Agency - National Fire Protection Association Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.
Christopher A. Janicak is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Lon H. Ferfuson is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Published: 2005
International: No
Summary
Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial human and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics the physics of fire and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization's assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace--from fire hazards of common process materials to the building construction itself--and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that includes compliance with the standards by the following organizations: - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Environmental Protection Agency - National Fire Protection Association Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.
Author Bio
Christopher A. Janicak is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Lon H. Ferfuson is professor of safety sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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